Why I Support the Ride...
I am excited to participate in The ALS Association Golden West Chapter's 5th Annual SoCal Ride to Defeat ALS and Walk! This year, I am volunteering on the ride's planning committee and am proud of how well this virtual event is coming along. I am riding to support those affected by Lou Gehrig's Disease and to spread ALS awareness for the urgency to find treatments and a cure. My family has lost two loved ones to this devastating disease. I hope that a cure can be discovered so that in the future, no family will have to lose a loved one to ALS.
What is ALS?
Often referred to as Lou Gehrig's disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive, fatal neuromuscular disease that slowly robs the body of its ability to walk, speak, swallow, and breathe.
Why We Need Your Help
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.
1. The average life expectancy of an ALS patient is two to five years from the time of diagnosis.
2. Every 90 minutes someone in this country is diagnosed with ALS, and every 90 minutes another person will lose their battle against this disease.
3. ALS can strike anyone. Presently there is no known cause of the disease. Someone you know or love may die from ALS unless a cure is found.
4. Caring for a loved one with ALS costs on average of $200,000 each year.
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