WHY I WALK 

I am walking in honor of my mother Jody Agers. Jody was diagnosed with Bulbar ALS in March 2021, and sadly passed March 2024. She fought very hard and until the end. 

Jody was a sister, daughter, mother and friend to all. She was creative, a FANTASTIC cook, loved to laugh, and simply was the best. 

Through this ALS journey, my mother had amazing nurses, friends that supported her,  participated in drug trials and even threw the first pitch for the Oakland Athletics! 

My mom will always be my inspiration. 

 #TeamJody

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Why I Participate...

I will be 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.

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 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, gender, or socioeconomic boundaries.

1. The average life expectancy of a person with ALS is two to five years from the time of diagnosis.
2. ALS can strike anyone. Presently there is no known cause of the disease. Someone you know or love may be diagnosed in their lifetime.
3. For unknown reasons, military veterans are more likely to be diagnosed with the disease than the general public.
4. Caring for a loved one with ALS can cost an average of over $200,000 each year.

Your Impact

Everything 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!