Welcome to Debby's Personal Page
Thank you for helping me reach my Walk to Defeat ALS fundraising goal! The Walk to Defeat ALS raises funds to support those affected by ALS 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've seen firsthand how devastating this disease is. I watched it slowly rob my mother of her ability to use her legs and arms. Then it stole her ability to speak, then her ability to eat, then swallow, then, ultimately, her life. To watch my mother suffer with this horrible disease was truly heart wrenching. I would never wish this upon even my worst enemy.
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 two 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.
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.
Achievements
I Made a Difference!
I supported this event with a personal donation.
Personal Progress:
of Goal
$225
Raised
$250.00
Fundraising Honor Roll
Go Deb Go
Debby Cipolloni
$50
Barbara Hauser
$50
Debby Pabon-Cipolloni
$25
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