It's that time of year again and I am starting my fundraising campaign a bit behind schedule as the Walk is September 16 this year!  Each year our family has participated in the Walk to defeat ALS in memory of my dad, Keith Cross.  People living with ALS have been left reeling from the effects of the pandemic, physically, emotionally and financially.  

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.

That’s why I’m walking. To change the statistics. To bring help and hope to those living with the disease. To ensure that no one ever hears the words: “You Have ALS” again. 

We can’t stop now. The key to a cure begins with you. 

Please consider sponsoring me, with your help, we will be able to make a difference in the lives of people affected by this disease. 

Thank you for helping me reach my 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.

Cherie Felsch