Thank you for visiting my page! Please consider donating what you are able in support of my efforts to end ALS. Why I Participate...Several years ago, I met Lily at a local Pilates studio. She's sweet...but she's tough! Eyes behind her head! Last year, Lily's 23 year old daughter, Erin, was diagnosed with ALS or commonly known as Lou Gehrig's Disease. That’s Erin and Lily in the photo.
Most of you I'm sure know the gravity of this diagnosis, and at her age, how rare it is. Erin's courage, strength and humor along with her resilient love for life, has awed me and touched me to my core. And Lily...a mother's love in full view. Thst is my reason for participating in the ALS Network's Walk & Roll to Cure ALS, because I'm committed to supporting those affected by amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and to spreading awareness for the urgency to find treatment and cures. Erin is my inspiration, but every person affected by this disease has a story and a life What is ALS? Often referred to as Lou Gehrig's Disease, ALS is a progressive, fatal neurodegenerative disease that slowly robs a person of their ability to walk, speak, swallow, and, eventually, to breathe. Why We Urgently Need Your HelpEvery 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, gender, or socioeconomic boundaries.The average life expectancy of a person with ALS is two to five years from the time of diagnosis.ALS can strike anyone. Presently there is no known cause of the disease. Someone you know or love may be diagnosed in their lifetime.For unknown reasons, military veterans are more likely to be diagnosed with the disease than the general public.Caring for a loved one with ALS can cost an average of over $200,000 each year.Your ImpactEverything the ALS Network does ensures access to essential care services, free of charge, and accelerates the search for effective prevention strategies, treatments and cures for ALS. Fundraising and awareness are essential to fueling this progress. Every dollar and every message counts.Please contribute today by clicking on the 'DONATE' button on the top right side of this page. If you prefer to mail in a check, click on the link for the "printable donation form" below. Let's cure ALS together!