"Someday, scientists will discover a vaccine, a prophylactic, a cure, and people will talk about ALS the way they talk about polio. Parents will tell their children that people used to get something called ALS, and they died from it. It was a horrible disease that paralyzed its victims. Children will vaguely imagine the horror of it for a moment before skipping along to a sunnier topic, fleetingly grateful for a reality that will never include those three letters.” Lisa Genova
We can't bring her back, but finding ways to honor her memory, like raising money for this special and important organization, help ease our heartache and give purpose to her passing.
As you know, our beautiful mom left to be with the Lord on January 6th 2017.
She suffered from ALS for years and did so with so much grace and strength. We were so blessed by the ALS association of Sacramento. They were so instrumental in providing necessary equipment and resources that not only prolonged her life but provided comfort and efficiency in caregiving. I have never known of an association that is so hands on and helpful to each patient.
The staff are so supportive and made us feel so cared about. They all even knew my mom and sister by name.
We want to raise as much money for the ALS Association as possible, because we know first hand the money is put to the BEST use possible.
We can't bring her back, but finding ways to honor her memory, like raising money for this special and important organization, help ease our heartache and give purpose to her passing.
**We are excited that the money we raise in honor of our mom will directly impact other patients and their caregivers and families.**
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Often referred to as Lou Gehrig's Disease, 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 an ALS patient averages 2 to 5 years from the time of diagnosis.
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.
This crippling disease can strike anyone. Presently there is no known cause of the disease yet it still costs loved ones an average of $200,000 a year to provide the care ALS patients need. Help make a difference and donate or join a walk today.
