Thank you for helping me reach my Walk to Defeat ALS® fundraising goal! The Walk to Defeat ALS raises funds to support those affected by ALS and to spread awareness of the urgency to find treatments and a cure.
In 2015 my Mom, Gail Thompson, was diagnosed with ALS. She struggled with the disease until January 2017 when she lost her battle. Our family struggled with this disease too. We watched our once vibrant, outgoing and loving mom, aunt, sister, grandma, and friend wither away from this life sucking disease.
That's why I am staying involved with the ALS Association. I don't want to see another person or family have to go through this. And for those that are going through it, we want to help raise money to get those people and their families the tools and support to help make it as easy as possible to care for and be cared for without losing all quality of life. We will beat this disease, but it is going to take money and support from a huge community.
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.
The past two years have brought incredible advancements in ALS research, expanded access to care for people living with ALS, and enabled legislation that impacts the quality of life of people with ALS and their families.
But, we can’t stop now. The key to a cure begins with you.
Please consider walking with me or sponsoring me. With your help, we will be able to make a difference in the lives of people affected by this disease.