A few years back I too did the “ice bucket challenge” and was very naive as to exactly how fucked up ALS truly is! In November of 2017 our lives changed forever, our rock the strongest most hard working man I know (our father Francisco Fonseca) was diagnosed with ALS! Although the reality of this disease and what is to come is a hard pill to swallow my fathers diagnosis has also made positive changes in all of us! My parents love on each other a little more, we’ve all learned to be more patient, forgive each other and we accept each other’s flaws and love each other anyway! We live everyday to the fullest and don’t take one day for granted! We are taking those trips, being even more silly with each other and truly living our lives!!

We the Fonseca’s invite you to either walk with us or you could simply donate if you’d like, either way we love and appreciate YOU!!
#kissMyALSð‘

Thank you for helping me reach my Walk to Defeat ALS(R) fundraising goal! This is an exciting opportunity for us to work together to support those affected by ALS and to spread awareness of the urgency to find treatments and a 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. 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

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 two to five 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.

ALS can strike anyone. Presently there is no known cause of the disease, though support is bringing researchers closer to an answer. In the meantime it costs an average of $250,000 a year to provide the care people living with ALS and their families need. Join the movement to bring help and hope today!

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