The ALS Association is the ONLY

non-profit organization fighting

Lou Gehrig's(ALS) Disease on every front

By leading the way in global research,

providing for people with ALS through a nationwide network of chapters,

coordinating multidisciplinary care through certified clinical care centers 

and fostering goverment partnerships,

The Association builds and enhances quality of life

while agressively searching for a new treatment and a cure. 

 Why I am walking...

I am participating in the Walk to Defeat ALS because I have been working with people with ALS in research for Over 25 years And as memeber of the team that serves the Certified ALS Clinical Care Center here in San Antonio.

On a very regular basis, I see the hope that both research and having a team of knowledgeable clinicians to address the specific needs of patients and families give.  I also know that having these services available enhances the quality of life of those affected by ALS.

Please support the work we are doing by making a donation.

Thank you for your generosity!

Deb :)

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.

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. I encourage you get your friends, family, neighbors and coworkers involved!

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.

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