A brief history on why we continue to support the ALS Society of BC by walking to raise awareness, and fundraising. 

Rob was diagnosed in 2015 after experiencing pain and tremors to his extremities. After seeking a second opinion, we got hit with the news that he did in fact have ALS. We were initially told that he had a slower progressing type of ALS, and we’d have at least 5 years with him. But his symptoms progressed quite quickly, and he passed away after a short two year battle with this disease. He lost his speech, movement, and eventually the ability to breathe on his own. Rob was stubborn and wanted to be around to watch his grandchildren grow up and be with his family for as long as possible, so he chose to have all the things done to prolong his life. (Feeding tube, tracheostomy, etc). Near the end, he required 24/hr care, and equipment such as a wheelchair and ceiling lift so we could get him in and out of bed. All of this was provided from the ALS society of BC, which we were so thankful for. So please consider donating to help other families, and to help fund research to find a cure.

Please join us on June 15th, 930 AM @ Riverside Park to walk in memory of Rob, and for all of the other families.

Thank you to everyone who’s supported us and continues to support us every year! It means a lot! 

The Keatings, Deneefs & Patenaudes