Thank you for helping us reach our fund raising goal! Together we can make a difference in the lives of those affected by Lou Gehrig's Disease.
We lost our brother Rudy Martinez to this horrible disease. He is truly missed on a daily basis. Rudy was our "life of the party" in our family and was loved by so many. And I can't forget to mention, was a mama's boy. He would call my mom daily just to hear her voice to start his days. He left behind his one and only daughter Jessica and his beautiful 4 grandkids. Our family will never be the same but he did leave us with beautiful memories. Please find it in your heart to donate, any amount is appreciated. We hope a cure is found soon so no other family has to go through this horrible loss.
Our team is committed to raising money to support people in our community with ALS and spread awareness of the urgency to find treatment 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.
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 yet it still costs loved ones 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.
