ALS Ice Bucket Challenge Progress
September 02, 2016- Honolulu, Hawaii
The ALS Association Golden West Chapter has announced its honorees for the fourth annual Hawai’i Walk to Defeat ALS to be held on Saturday, September 17, 2016 at Kapiolani Regional Park in Honolulu. The two-mile scenic Walk is open to the public and begins at 9:30 am. There will be Zumba warm-ups with Debbie Azama Park, music by Thunderstorm Artis, and a special dance performance by the Fuimaono girls.
The Hawai’i Walk to Defeat ALS plays an important role in The Golden West Chapter’s efforts to increase direct services and support throughout the islands. Over the past two years, the Walk has raised $245,000 to establish regional Care Services for the people with ALS and their families, along with continued outreach into underserved communities. This proactive model of care is provided at no charge and is designed to advance the search for treatments and a cure.
Mrs. Hawaii 2016, Kelly Kitashima, will serve as the event’s master of ceremonies and the Golden West Chapter will recognize the following individuals and organizations for their outstanding achievements in the fight against ALS:
Dr. Brandon Hirota will be honored as the 2016 Hawaii Walk Champion of Care for enhancing the quality of care for people living with ALS through his leadership of the 1st multidisciplinary clinic for ALS in Hawaii.
Jeff Conway will be featured as the 2016 Hawaii Walk Hero honoree for his extraordinary determination and efforts in the areas of advocacy, fundraising, and public awareness while living with ALS.
Booz Allen Hamilton will be celebrated as the 2016 Hawai’i Walk Champion Corporate for their support of the ALS Community in Hawaii.
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease, is a fatal, neurodegenerative disease that attacks nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. The average life expectancy of a person with ALS is two to five years from diagnosis. People with ALS lose their ability to move, speak, swallow and eventually the ability to breathe, while all five senses continue to function normally. ALS strikes women and men of all ages. It knows no racial, ethnic, or socioeconomic boundaries. Military veterans are approximately twice as likely to develop ALS as general population. In the later stages of the disease, the annual costs for home care, coupled with the cost of necessary equipment can exceed $200,000 per year. At this time, there is no known cause and no known cure for ALS.
For more information or to register for the Hawai’i Walk to Defeat ALS, please visit web.alsa.org/2016HawaiiWalk. You may also contact Kahala Howser at (808) 888-9627 or khowser@alsagoldenwest.org.
About The ALS Association and The Golden West Chapter
The mission of The ALS Association is to lead the fight to treat and cure ALS through global research and nationwide advocacy while also empowering people with Lou Gehrig’s Disease and their families to live fuller lives by providing them with compassionate care and support. We are a member of the National Health Council and the only national organization solely dedicated to fighting ALS on all fronts while directly serving the ALS community. By leading the way in global research, providing assistance for people with ALS through a nationwide network of chapters, coordinating multidisciplinary care through certified clinical care centers, and fostering government partnerships, The ALS Association builds hope and enhances quality of life while aggressively searching for new treatments and a cure. The Golden West Chapter serves people with ALS and their families in the state of Hawaii and in 31 counties throughout California.
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September 02, 2016- Honolulu, Hawaii
The ALS Association Golden West Chapter has announced its honorees for the fourth annual Hawai’i Walk to Defeat ALS to be held on Saturday, September 17, 2016 at Kapiolani Regional Park in Honolulu. The two-mile scenic Walk is open to the public and begins at 9:30 am. There will be Zumba warm-ups with Debbie Azama Park, music by Thunderstorm Artis, and a special dance performance by the Fuimaono girls.
The Hawai’i Walk to Defeat ALS plays an important role in The Golden West Chapter’s efforts to increase direct services and support throughout the islands. Over the past two years, the Walk has raised $245,000 to establish regional Care Services for the people with ALS and their families, along with continued outreach into underserved communities. This proactive model of care is provided at no charge and is designed to advance the search for treatments and a cure.
Mrs. Hawaii 2016, Kelly Kitashima, will serve as the event’s master of ceremonies and the Golden West Chapter will recognize the following individuals and organizations for their outstanding achievements in the fight against ALS:
Dr. Brandon Hirota will be honored as the 2016 Hawaii Walk Champion of Care for enhancing the quality of care for people living with ALS through his leadership of the 1st multidisciplinary clinic for ALS in Hawaii.
Jeff Conway will be featured as the 2016 Hawaii Walk Hero honoree for his extraordinary determination and efforts in the areas of advocacy, fundraising, and public awareness while living with ALS.
Booz Allen Hamilton will be celebrated as the 2016 Hawai’i Walk Champion Corporate for their support of the ALS Community in Hawaii.
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease, is a fatal, neurodegenerative disease that attacks nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. The average life expectancy of a person with ALS is two to five years from diagnosis. People with ALS lose their ability to move, speak, swallow and eventually the ability to breathe, while all five senses continue to function normally. ALS strikes women and men of all ages. It knows no racial, ethnic, or socioeconomic boundaries. Military veterans are approximately twice as likely to develop ALS as general population. In the later stages of the disease, the annual costs for home care, coupled with the cost of necessary equipment can exceed $200,000 per year. At this time, there is no known cause and no known cure for ALS.
For more information or to register for the Hawai’i Walk to Defeat ALS, please visit web.alsa.org/2016HawaiiWalk. You may also contact Kahala Howser at (808) 888-9627 or khowser@alsagoldenwest.org.
About The ALS Association and The Golden West Chapter
The mission of The ALS Association is to lead the fight to treat and cure ALS through global research and nationwide advocacy while also empowering people with Lou Gehrig’s Disease and their families to live fuller lives by providing them with compassionate care and support. We are a member of the National Health Council and the only national organization solely dedicated to fighting ALS on all fronts while directly serving the ALS community. By leading the way in global research, providing assistance for people with ALS through a nationwide network of chapters, coordinating multidisciplinary care through certified clinical care centers, and fostering government partnerships, The ALS Association builds hope and enhances quality of life while aggressively searching for new treatments and a cure. The Golden West Chapter serves people with ALS and their families in the state of Hawaii and in 31 counties throughout California.
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