If you can’t make it to St Louis for the ALS Walk, please consider joining Terry Schonhoff’s family and friends in Indianapolis to walk here Terry was diagnosed with ALS in May 2022. Terry is receiving services from the St Louis ALS Society, and her condition is due to a genetic mutation This means that other of us in her family, our children, grandchildren and future generations could be affected unless researchers find a way to prevent the gene expression. Please help us keep the services flowing and the eventually put the mutation in check by donating and walking with us in either St Louis or Indy. Text Sally Edington at 260.704.0465 to walk in Indy! Thanks!
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!