Thank you for helping us reach our fund raising goal! We have created the Swanson Bernard Striders team to honor and remember John Duncan, who was diagnosed with ALS in 1987 and claimed by the disease in 1988, and his wife Sally Duncan, who was his loyal and dedicated caregiver. Their courage, and the courage of all of our other friends who have this awful disease, continues to inspire us.
Together we can make a difference for those affected by Lou Gehrig’s Disease and their families. Our team is committed to raising money to support people in our community with ALS and spread awareness of the urgency to find treatment and a cure. Please consider joining our team in the Walk to Defeat ALS® . Help us honor John and Sally, and all others who have and are battling this dreadful disease!
Why We Need Your Help
Often referred to as Lou Gehrig's Disease, 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 an ALS patient averages 2 to 5 years from the time of diagnosis.
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.
This crippling disease can strike anyone. Presently there is no known cause of the disease yet it still costs loved ones an average of $200,000 a year to provide the care ALS patients need. Help make a difference and donate or join a walk today.