Kristi Oesterle
Bill's Story
Event: | Indiana Walk |
Date: | Saturday, September 21, 2024 |
Team: | Greater Romulus Expedition Society |
Bill was filled with a passion for the outdoors and nature, always up for going on a hike or run. He was the founding member of “The Greater Romulus Expedition Society," where he led his family on hikes throughout the Finger Lakes area. With his friends, Bill organized annual trips that included hiking the Inca Trail to see the ancient ruins in Machu Picchu as well as the Milford Track in New Zealand. In Indianapolis, Bill consistently ran with his running group during his adult years. After he was diagnosed with ALS, his passion for adventure never wavered. Let's come together to honor his adventurous spirit.
We invite all of you to join us on the walk remembering the life of Bill on 9/21/2024. All proceeds from the walk will go towards the Indiana ALS Association. This association strives to discover treatments and cures for the disease as well as serve and advocate all those affected by ALS to live empowering and meaningful lives, just as Bill did. Please join us in furthering the cause toward finding a cure and providing care for all people influenced by ALS. We thank you for your constant support and love in remembrance of Bill.
WHY WE NEED YOUR HELP
Every 90 minutes a person in this country is diagnosed with ALS and every 90 minutes another person will lose their battle against this disease. ALS occurs throughout the world with no racial, ethnic, or socioeconomic boundaries.
That’s why we’re participating in the Walk to Defeat ALS. To bring hope. To raise awareness. To provide resources and services to families free of charge. To help unlock the mystery of ALS and find the key to treatments and a cure. Will you join us?
ABOUT ALS
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive, fatal neuromuscular disease that slowly robs the body of its ability to walk, speak, swallow and breathe. The life expectancy of a person with ALS averages 2 to 5 years from the time of diagnosis.
ALS can strike anyone. Presently there is no known cause of the disease, yet it still costs loved ones an average of $250,000 a year to provide the care people living with ALS and their families need. Join the movement to provide help and hope today!
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