Dear Friends and Family,
As most of you know, we lost our beloved son Joe to ALS on January 3, 2008. Many of you saw firsthand how this devastating illness ravaged Joe's body and eventually took his life. During the course of his illness, Joe fought daily to live a full and purposeful life right up until the very end. On Saturday, August 3, 2024 we are again raising money for the ALS Association in Joe's memory. This years walk will take place in Buffalo, NY. Pleases join team Team Zooneyfest and walk with us on the 1 mile loop. The walk will begin at 11:00am and we invite you to either join in person or spirit! Registering and donating on line is easy, or if you prefer you can register in person the morning of the walk at 9:30am. In 2007 Joe led team;Zooneyfest in the Syracuse walk. We know he would be proud to see his family and friends continue to raise funds to cure this devastating disease and help those who are currently fighting this battle.Remember to mark your calendar for Saturday, August 3rd and join us in our quest to raise funds for those currently battling ALS and honor Joe's memory.
With love to all,
Diane and John
More Information:
Thank you for helping us reach our Walk to Defeat ALS(R) 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 us or sponsoring us. With your help, we will be able to make a difference in the lives of people affected by this disease. We encourage you to get your friends, family, neighbors and coworkers involved!
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 and 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!
