I’m walking for my Dad (Francis Crish)!
He was diagnosed in 2016 after eight months of doctor appointments, random falls, and numbness, and multiple injuries. Being given only three to five years to live made us cherish every moment and live life to the fullest with him! Every holiday, random and minuet moment, milestone, and World Series we celebrated to the fullest!
He passed in 2020, and I miss his goofy faces, dad jokes, sage advice, and company every day!
Maybe one day a cure will come, maybe one day a cure will help stop this disease, maybe one day this disease will no longer be cutting ANYONE’S life short! But until then this is an exciting opportunity for us to work together to support those affected by Lou Gehrig's Disease and to spread awareness of the urgency to find treatments and a cure.
The past few have brought incredible advancements in ALS research, expanded access to care for ALS patients, and enabled legislation that impacts the quality of life of patients and their families. WE CAN'T STOP NOW!
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.
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 though support is bringing researchers closer to an answer. In the mean time it costs 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.
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