I can recall back in February 2023 being in Washington, DC for the burial of my Uncle at Arlington Cemetery. We were together as a family in the hotel lobby and Dad took a tumble to the floor. Initially we thought it had to do with the knee surgery he had elected to postpone until after the summer so he could enjoy a season of golf and swimming. Little did we know, after returning from the trip would begin a long and hard journey. What started as being passed back and forth between orthopedics and neurology, undergoing spine surgery because it was the only treatment being offered, to walking out of a 10 day stay at inpatient rehab. We finally had some hope that everything would be fine. Until it wasn't, again, and things regressed back to where they were. After multiple Emergency Room trips, we finally had an appointment at the ALS Clinic at Froedtert Hospital. We received the heartbreaking packet and accepted our new normal. You never truly understand the disease until you witness someone go through it. Dad bravely battled this awful disease the way that he wanted to, and I would never wish it upon my worst enemy. He left such an amazing impact on this world through his countless family, friends and coworkers. We hope to continue his legacy so that others will hopefully never have to endure the same.
Together we can make a difference in the lives of those affected by ALS. Our team 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 our team 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 and 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!
