Hi Everyone!

As some of you know, my brother, Joe, was diagnosed in November 2010 with ALS. I'm at a loss to describe how it has affected our family. The best I can do is say that, for us, it's brought us even closer together and given me a different percspective on life and what really matters. 

This disease is costly: physically, mentally, and monetarily. Not all of the money raised goes towards research. A portion goes to help families in monetary crisis due to this disease. A few years ago my father met a woman in the parking lot of an ALS clinic that broke down in tears from him simply helping her move her husband from his wheelchair into their car and putting the wheelchair in the trunk. They had no one to help, she said. She had to quit her job to care for her husband and they had nothing. I think about this couple a lot and the difficulties they must be facing every.single.day.

Your donation will help people like them to have the support that they need plus help with research so that a cure can be found.

And now for the other stuff...  :)

Thank you for visiting my page! Please consider donating what you are able in support of my efforts to end ALS.

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!