Thank you for helping us reach our fundraising goal! Together we can make a difference inthe lives of those affected by ALS. Our team is committed to raising money tosupport people in our community with ALS and spread awareness of the urgency tofind 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 are walKing
John Wrobel was diagnosed with ALS in January 2019, after months of right leg weakness and balance issues. The disease steadily progressed, affecting both legs then quickly moved on to his upper body until he could no longer support his head, speak or eat. John sadly lost has hard-fought battle to ALS on February 22, 2021. While we are so happy his fight is over, we know that his wish would be for no one to ever suffer from this cruel disease again. We walk to remember an intelligent, kind, hilarious and driven man. A man who was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, nurse and most of all- an amazing friend to everyone he met. We walk to support research for a cure. We walk to help fund services and treatments for those affected by ALS. We walk for those who cannot. 👊🏻❤
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
Amyotrophiclateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive, fatal neuromuscular disease thatslowly 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 peopleliving with ALS and their families need. Join the movement to provide help andhope today!
