**Update: Mom passed away on November 7th, so I was unable to attend in-person, but I will continue to support this cause any way I can in her honor. Here is her obituary link: https://stlouiscremation.com/obituaries/teresa-joy-tenholder/

Please consider donating what you are able to support of my efforts to end ALS. Why? 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.My mom was diagnosed with ALS. My beautiful, sweet mother, who raised me, taught me so many life lessons, laughed with me, cried with me, yelled at me, bent over backwards for me, grounded me, stood up for me and never missed a defining moment in my life, will leave earlier than I'm ready for her to go.

This horrid disease kills slowly -- destroying your body piece by piece, until you can no longer move, speak or swallow -- even breathe. Through it all, your mind remains clear. It's the most cruel and unfair thing I can imagine for my mom and our family.

I hope to help bring awareness, an urgency for more research for a cure, and help those fighting against ALS.
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. It is only together that we will cure ALS!