I lost my Mom in September of 2024 to ALS, exactly 2 years after she was diagnosed. The ALS United Walk raises funds for local patient care programs and to spread awareness of the urgency to find treatments and a cure. 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. I'm walking again this year because my Mom died from ALS and I want to help change the statistics, to bring help and hope to those living with the disease, and to ensure that no one ever hears the words: "I’m sorry, You have ALS" again. The key to a cure begins with you. Please consider walking with me or sponsoring me. With your help, we will be able to make a difference in the lives of people affected by this disease.