Team Jackie honors the life, legacy and memory of Jackie Radi -- an altruistic soul taken too soon by ALS. Diagnosed in 1999 at the age of 53, Jackie fought hard to overcome the rapidly debilitating disease with her family by her side, navigating the unknown together. The disease was too much and, in less than two years, Jackie had lost the battle, succumbing to ALS on June 10, 2001. Since her diagnosis, Team Jackie has joined the fight to help make a difference in the lives of those affected by ALS. Team Jackie is committed to raising money to support people in our community with ALS and spread awareness of the urgency to find treatments and a cure. Please consider joining Team Jackie in the Walk to Defeat ALS® or choose a team member from the list and donate to our cause.
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!