Thank you for helping me reach my ALS United Walk fundraising goal! The Walk  raises funds to support those affected by ALS and to spread awareness of the urgency to find treatments and a cure.This is very personal to me and my family, as many know Bruce lost his 2 year battle with ALS in 2021.  We continue to walk with family and friends in his memory. Since Bruce’s passing we have lost several other friends to this horrible disease. This walk assists with fundraising for the ALS Association, which provides services and equipment to patients and families.  It also assists with research.

 

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, and presently there is no known cause or cure.

 

That's why I'm walking. To change the statistics. To bring help and hope to those living with the disease. To ensure that no one ever hears the words: "You have ALS" again. 

 

The past couple years have brought incredible advancements in ALS research, expanded access to care for people living with ALS, and enabled legislation that impacts the quality of life of people with ALS and their families. 

 

But we can't stop now. The key to a cure begins with you.