Joe was our Papa, our uncle, our brother, our son, our friend. He lived with ALS for almost 15 years. That is exactly what he did - lived. He soaked up every moment he could with his children. He loved being surrounded by family and friends. He never let ALS get in the way of what really mattered. We all love and miss Joe.
Even though Joe is gone from this earth, he is still with us. He is the reason we walk and the reason we are so thankful for everyone who donates to the cause. We all hope that one day a cure will be found and that no one will have their papa, mama, uncle, aunt, brother, sister, son, daughter, spouse, or friend taken from them because of ALS.
We walk in memory, we walk for a cure.
Thank you for helping us reach our fund raising goal! Together we can make a difference in the lives of those affected by Lou Gehrig’s Disease. 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® or choose a team member from the list and donate to our cause.
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.
