On July 27, 2024 at 10:00 a.m., ALStriders for Clara will be joining hundreds of walkers for The ALS Association’s Walk to Defeat ALS®, and we need your support to make our efforts really matter!
ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease, 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 waste away. Gradually, a person is robbed of the ability to walk, speak, eat, and eventually breathe. Upon diagnosis, doctors give ALS patients only two to five years to live.
And that's why we are walking – for those who can’t and for my sister Clara who lost her battle to ALS on January 21, 2016. It was the saddest, and hardest thing to watch her body deteriorate but know that her mind was still strong. Our fundraising goal is $1000.00 and we hope you’ll help us reach it.
By making a one-time, tax-deductible donation, you can truly make a difference in the fight against ALS. Just visit our online fundraising website listed below to make a donation.
Any amount you feel comfortable giving is deeply appreciated. Every dime makes a difference! The money is not only used for research, but also to provide transportation, equipment, and support groups to families living with ALS in our community. With your support, we can make a positive impact today in their lives.
Sincerely,
Marie Hammer
P.S. Please forward this to as many people as possible and encourage them to donate too!
http://web.alsa.org/site/TR/Walks/WesternPennsylvania?team_id=369311&pg=team&fr_id=13246&s_hasSecureSession=true
About The ALS Association
The ALS Association is the only national nonprofit organization fighting Lou Gehrig’s Disease on every front. By leading the way in global research, providing assistance for people with ALS through a nationwide network of chapters, coordinating multidisciplinary care through certified clinical care centers, and fostering government partnerships. The Association builds hope and enhances quality of life while aggressively searching for new treatments and a cure.
Why We Need Your Help
(ALS)
Every 90 minutes a person in this country is diagnosed with
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (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.
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!