Patty Schuster
Welcome to My Fundraising Page
Event: | Pittsburgh Walk |
Date: | Saturday, September 14, 2024 |
Team: | Moving for Mary Ann |
Thank you for helping me reach my Walk to Defeat ALS fundraising goal! The Walk to Defeat ALS raises funds to support those affected by ALS and to spread awareness of the urgency to find treatments and a cure.
I am walking for my mom, who has been recently diagnosed with ALS. The progression began with the muscles in her hands and fingers, severely limiting fine motor skills, and we are devastated at the severity with which it is robbing her of the use of her hands. Living with this disease certainly takes a toll both physically and emotionally. Through it all, my mom perseveres and maintains faith and hope. She is a constant bright light for everyone who is lucky enough to know her, and we will fight this disease with every step.
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive, fatal neuromuscular disease that slowly robs the body of its ability to walk, speak, swallow, and eventually breathe.
ALS is a disease that typically involves a gradual onset. The initial symptoms of ALS can be quite varied. The rate at which ALS progresses can be quite variable, as well. Although the mean survival time with ALS is two to five years, some people live five years, 10 years or even longer.
Symptoms can begin in the muscles that control speech and swallowing or in the hands, arms, legs or feet. Not all people with ALS experience the same symptoms or the same sequences or patterns of progression. However, progressive muscle weakness and paralysis are universally experienced. ALS can strike anyone, and presently there is no known cause or cure.
That’s why I’m walking. To change the statistics. To bring help and hope to those living with the disease. To ensure that no one ever hears the words: “You Have ALS” again.
The past two years have brought incredible advancements in ALS research, expanded access to care for people living with ALS, and enabled legislation that impacts the quality of life of people with ALS and their families.
But, we can’t stop now. The key to a cure begins with you.
Please consider walking with me or sponsoring me. With your help, we will be able to make a difference in the lives of people affected by this disease.
If you are able to walk with us, please consider purchasing our team shirt and wearing it on the day of the walk as we show our united support to Defeat ALS in honor of my mom, Mary Ann.
T-Shirt Link: https://www.bonfire.com/moving-for-mary-ann/
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Becka Fuhrman
$50.00
Dave Bitters
$102.53
David Sr.
$31.11
Emily Stranahan
$20.00
Erica Byers
$50.00
Facebook Fundraiser
$40.00
Jeannie
Katie Schuster
$100.00
Lara and Rocco Paciello
$100.00
Mark & Cindy Schuster
$200.00
Michelle Ballard
$36.21
Patty D
$20.00
Patty DiBernardo Faraone
$55.00
Patty Schuster
$100.00
Patty Schuster
$50.00
Penny Forsythe
Phyllis Kokkila
Rakow Family
$50.00
Stephanie Waller Francis
$20.00
The ODonnell Family
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