Thank you for donating and helping me reach my ALS Walk fundraising goal! The Walk to End ALS raises funds to support those affected by ALS and to spread awareness of the urgency to find treatments and a cure. 

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 a person with ALS averages 2 to 5 years from the time of diagnosis. ALS can strike anyone, and presently there is no known cause or cure. 

That’s why I’m walking. To change the statistics. To bring help and hope to those living with the disease. To support the caregivers who help their loved one fight this disease. To ensure that no one ever hears the words: “You Have ALS” again!  

The past few years have brought incredible advancements in ALS research, expanded access to care for people living with ALS, and enabled legislation that impacts the quality of life of people with ALS and their families. 

But, we can’t stop now! The key to a cure starts with all of US. Please consider walking with me or making a donation to my team. With your help, we will be able to make a difference in the lives of people affected by this disease. From me. Until now, I was unaware of the exact nature of this disease. When Stacie called me to share the news I was unsure of what I was hearing. Afterwards I contacted a longtime friend who had recently lost his Bride of many years to ALS. After the small talk I said simply “John tell me what you know about ALS”. Doing his best to hold back the tears as he had done when he first told me about Pam, John broke it down for me.
This was basically what my friends were going to have to endure. So here we are. Our only hope of glory? To mitigate the destruction caused by ALS. Thank you to all for helping with your dollars. To Miss Stacie and Chuck , I love you both and as always HANG TOUGH.  A.