In honor of the 10 year Anniversary of the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, Northampton Police, Northampton Fire Department, MA Sate Troopers and Smith College PD are competing in Northampton's First Responder Ice Bucket Challenge! Join us and get soaked on June 2nd (Lou Gehrig Day) at Miss Florence Diner 12pm-2pm. This is a wonderful community event! Bring family, friends and kids to watch the first responders who keep our community safe, take the Challenge!
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.
That’s why we’re supporting The ALS Association. To bring hope. To raise awareness. To provide resources and services to local families free of charge.
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!
