Thank you for helping me reach my Walk to Defeat ALS® fundraising goal! I am working and walking in loving memory of our friend, Jim Riding, and in honor of his family....along with too many others affected by this awful disease.
The Walk to Defeat ALS is an exciting opportunity for us to work together to support all of those affected by Lou Gehrig's Disease and to spread awareness of the urgency to find treatments and a cure.
The past five years have brought incredible advancements in ALS research, expanded access to care for ALS patients, and enabled legislation that impacts the quality of life of patients and their families. WE CAN'T STOP NOW!
Please consider walking "with me" for the Southern California Virtual Walk to Defeat ALS, or donating here to my personal page. With your help, we will be able to make a difference in many lives -- those who have been diagnosed today, and those who will be diagnosed in the future.
Why We Need Your Help
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. The life expectancy of an ALS patient averages 2 to 5 years from the time of diagnosis.
EVERYONE IS AT RISK. 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.
This crippling disease can strike anyone. Presently there is no known cause of the disease though support is bringing researchers closer to an answer. In the mean time it costs an average of $200,000 a year to provide the care ALS patients need. Help make a difference and donate or join a walk today.
