Welcome to our Walk to Defeat ALS Team Page! Our team is committed to raising money to support people in our community with ALS and spread awareness of the urgency to find treatments and a cure. Even more close to our hearts, we are walking to support our mother, Nancy, who was diagnosed with ALS in March 2023. She has endured a lot of change since her diagnosis, but through it all she continues to be a beacon of hope and always tries to find the positive side to things. Her strength and determination to continue enjoying life despite this difficult battle amazes us every day. She is a true inspiration to our family! We are also walking in tribute for our Aunt Karen who passed away from ALS in March 2024. ALS progressed very rapidly for her and she put up a hard fight. She was a kind, loving woman and our family misses her dearly! We aspire to honor our mother and aunt and the other people living with this illness by walking for them. Our hope is that there will come a day when no one will suffer from this terrible illness. We would love if you would join us on our walk to fight ALS!
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. ALS occurs throughout the world with no racial, ethnic, or socioeconomic boundaries.
That’s why we’re participating in the Walk to Defeat ALS. To bring hope, raise awareness, and provide resources and services to families free of charge. To help unlock the mystery of ALS and find the key to treatments 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. Together we can make a difference in the lives of those affected by ALS.
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. Presently there is no known cause of the disease.
