I am participating in the Greater Philadelphia Walk to Defeat ALS for the 20th year. I hope to raise $2,500 this year.  I’m trying to make an impact on curing this disease. I have a very personal reason to support this cause...I am participating in memory of my mom, Dorothy. Last year our team raised $2300 to help those affected by ALS, more commonly known as Lou Gehrig's Disease.

WAIT!!!!!

Before you dismiss this email, thinking “Are you really asking me again?”

I hope you’ll consider a few things...

1. People are still being diagnosed with ALS. Now, more than ever, those suffering with this devastating disease need our help. Every 90 minutes someone is diagnosed with ALS, and every 90 minutes another person will lose his or her battle against this disease. Over 5,000 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with ALS each year. 

2. Every donation is spent incredibly efficiently to maximize the impact on the fight against ALS.  The money you donate not only funds cutting-edge research, but it also provides critical programs for families affected by ALS. Did you know that it can cost up to $250,000 per year to live with ALS?

3. THERE IS NO CURE!

4.  Still not feeling inspired?

Imagine: as you are busy with your family and your responsibilities, you become unable to clearly speak.  You fall inexplicably. You have trouble picking up papers.  You tire very easily. You seek medical counsel but are given no satisfactory answers.  If you can imagine this, then you start to understand the beginnings of ALS.  Unfortunately, the beginning is the best part of the struggle with ALS, it gets worse.

NOW, I want to tell you exactly how ALS affected my mom...

My mom was devoted to her family.  She loved helping others, and she never wanted to be dependent on someone.  Mom was sadly diagnosed with ALS.  She had a rare type of ALS called bulbar onset. The muscles in her mouth, face, and throat weakened.  Chewing, swallowing, and breathing were very difficult.  Her words were slurred.  Her mind remained intact.  She cried because she could not say, “I love you."  Sadly, Mom passed away less than a month after her diagnosis!

Our team’s name is "Dorothy’s Doll Faces” because that was what she called her grandchildren, Stefanie and Eric.   

Please sponsor our team in the 2024 Walk to D' Feet ALS.  You may pledge any amount. 

With warm appreciation,                     

Sandy