We’re walking in support of Rich Perlman and in memory of Marty Gold.

Thank you for supporting our ALS United Walk fundraiser. This cause is deeply personal to us, and your support means so much.

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that slowly leads to the loss of all voluntary muscle movement - taking away a person's ability to walk, speak, swallow, and eventually, breathe. Most people diagnosed live for just 2 to 5 years.

ALS United Mid-Atlantic provides critical support, resources, and services to people living with ALS and their families throughout our community. They are there to help families navigate the challenges of this devastating disease, while also raising awareness, advocating for change, and supporting the search for better treatments and, ultimately, a cure.

Every 90 minutes, someone in the U.S. is diagnosed with ALS, and another person loses their life to it. ALS can affect anyone, and there is still no known cure.

That’s why we walk — for Rich, in memory of Marty, and for all the families facing ALS.

If you can, please join our team for the walk or make a donation. Every step and every dollar brings us closer to a world without ALS.

Thank you for standing with us. ❤

Team Perlman-Gold