WE ARE TEAM NUTTY NEURONS!
Thank you for helping us reach our 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.
Our friend Nancy was diagnosed with ALS in 2022. For her, it began with speech issues, balance, and arm/hand strength. She is currently taking all medications approved for slowing progression of ALS symptoms. Every year that she participates in this walk is another year that she is still with us!
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, an expanded access program to trial medications, and enabled legislation that impacts the quality of life of people with ALS and their families.
Your donations enable access to equipment loans, support groups, and the many resources provided by our amazing and tireless Care Services Coordinator, Karin Hammer-Williamson.
The key to a cure begins with you. We have high hopes that progression for Nancy will continue to be slow, and that perhaps a cure can be found in her lifetime.
Please consider sponsoring a team member. With your help, we will be able to make a difference in the lives of people affected by this disease. Last year, this team raised $20,000!!!
And remember- can't make it to us on the day of? YOU CAN WALK/RUN FROM ANYWHERE!!
