Dear Friends and Family,
It’s that time of year again, and this year marks 4 years since I lost my sister to this awful disease. So I continue to participate in the ALS walk, which this year will be on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at Longbranch Park at 10:30am. Many of you know this is a very personal fundraiser for me as my sister lost her battle with this disease on July 17, 2019. This is a deadly illness with no known cause or cure. It affects the motor neurons in a person's brain and spinal cord. When the motor neurons die, the muscles deteriorate. Upon diagnosis, doctors give ALS patients only two to five years to live.
I created a team called Lisa’s Angels, and my personal fundraising goal is $1,000, with the hope you’ll help me reach it.
By making a one-time, tax-deductible donation, you can truly make a difference in the fight against ALS. Just visit my online fundraising website listed below to make a donation. Remember if you are National Grid employee, we have matching contributions over $50. (link attached) https://www.cybergrants.com/pls/cybergrants/eg_portal.home?x_gm_id=1571&x_pl_id=1777
If you are NOT a National Grid employee and would like to donate directly to me, please reach out to me or call me.
If you would like to walk with my family and I, we would love that, the more the merrier!!!
Any amount you feel comfortable giving is deeply appreciated. Every dime makes a difference! With your support, we can make a positive impact today in the lives of those living with Lou Gehrig’s Disease.
Thank you for helping us reach our fundraising goal! Together we can make a difference in the lives of those affected by ALS. 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.
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!