Thank you for helping us reach our Walk to Defeat ALS fundraising goal for Mike! 

The Walk raises funds to support those affected by ALS and to spread awareness of the urgency to find treatments and a cure.

Mike was diagnosed on November 28th, 2019… a day he will never forget.  So much uncertainty but we knew something was wrong. He endured 2 cervical surgeries thought to be the cause of the atrophy in his hands and arms, but the surgeries didn’t work.  It took several years for the neurologists to determine his symptoms were caused by ALS.  Shortly after his diagnosis, Mike was forced to retire.

But this hasn't stopped him, Mike is a fighter. He seems to be busier now than when he was working!  He inspires us all with his tenacity, positive outlook, and his ability to just enjoy each day, one day at a time.  His inner strength is infectious to all those around him.

Thanks to your financial support, Mike has been taking the recent FDA approved drug, Relyvrio, which is intended to slow the progression of the disease.  We ask for your prayers that the Lord will show Mike favor and bless him with many more years. We believe there will be a cure for ALS but we need your help. Please walk with us this year!

Note: Our team, Mike's Menagerie will be having a private walk on Saturday, September 16th. Keep an eye on your email for details.

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, and presently there is no known cause or cure.