Welcome to Team Fightin ALS for Karen!  We are walking and fundraising in honor of Karen Meenan.  Karen is an amazing wife, mom, mom-mom, sister, aunt, and friend to everyone she meets.  Karen was diagnosed with ALS in March of 2023 after noticing some issues with her speech starting about 8 months prior.  Since being diagnosed Karen has gone to Disney World with her grandkids, danced with her son Tom at his wedding, and has made the most of everyday spending time with the people she loves.  Last year Karen had the honor of cutting the ribbon to kick off the ALS walk along side the Phanatic.  This year has brought its fair share of challenges due to the progression of this awful disease, including dealing with a hospitalization due to pneumonia over the summer.  Karen finds herself relying on her loved ones and caregivers for most day-to-day tasks.  Since doing the walk last year, Karen and her family have directly benefited from the amazing work ALS United Mid-Atlantic does.  We find ourselves even more driven to fundraise for this organization after seeing all the ways they help families in the tri-state areas navigate an ALS diagnosis and the things that come after.  Last year our team proudly raised over $30,000 and we hope to raise even more this year with your help.  So please join us and even if you can't come to the walk, every penny helps.  Below is more information about the organization and ALS.

 

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 ALS United Walk. To bring hope. To raise awareness. To provide resources and services to families free of charge. Will you join us? 

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!