Thank you for helping support the Chew Walkas in support of Drew Barker!
A little bit about Drew's story: He first started having symptoms in April 2021 and was officially diagnosed in May 2022. The path of ALS is a bit different for everyone, but some things are common: muscle weakness, difficulty with daily activities, and walking. Eventually, the muscles that help us swallow and breathe are impacted.
So here we are. Fundraising, raising awareness, and helping find a cure! 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. Please consider joining our team in the Walk to Defeat ALS or choose a team member from the list and donate to our cause.
Looking to purchase one of our amazing team t-shirts? Follow this link: www.ChewWalkas.com
Shirts will be available for pick up before the walk. All mail orders will be sent after the walk.
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. To raise awareness. To provide resources and services to families free of charge. To help unlock the mystery of ALS and find the key to treatments a cure. Will you join us?
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.
ALS can strike anyone. Presently there is no known cause of the disease, yet it still costs loved ones an average of $250,000 a year to provide the care people living with ALS and their families need. Join the movement to provide help and hope today!