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.
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.
My beloved Aunt Florence, one of the liveliest people I know, lost her battle with ALS in April 2024, just eight months after her diagnosis and less than one year after her retirement. Also one of the hardest working people I know, she was supposed to have many more years to spend her newfound free time with her friends and family, including three children and eight grandchildren, and enjoying her hobbies of shopping and traveling. ALS is the only reason she was taken from us far too soon.
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.
Please consider joining me or making a donation. With your help, we will be able to make a difference in the lives of people affected by this disease.
