Thank you for helping me reach my Walk to Defeat ALS® fundraising goal! 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.
My friend Nathan Ashley was diagnosed with ALS in 2013 at the age of 32. Over the next four years, he lost his ability to eat, speak, and move. And on January 31, 2018, Nathan went home after a 4 1/2 year battle against this terrible disease. Although we are devastated that Nathan is no longer with us, we are more determined than ever to make sure others don't have to fight the same battle he did. We won't stop until ALS is history!
The ALS Association was a big part of Nathan's support system while he battled ALS. They offered services as well as financial and emotional support. Please help us support the ALS Association so they can continue their work in finding a cure and supporting patients and their families until they do.
With your help, we will be able to make a difference in the lives of people affected by this disease. I'd also love for you to join us at this year's Walk to Defeat ALS. Please sign up to join our team if you're interested!
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.
Thanks!
Julie