When my father-in-law, Bernard Rainbow, was diagnosed with ALS in 1990, I had never heard of the disease and had no idea what our family was about to face. Bernard, however, knew all too well, having already lost his mother and sister to ALS. We only had a short time with him after his diagnosis, but unfortunately, that is what ALS does.

Even though it has been 34 years since he passed, it still feels like yesterday to us. Most people diagnosed with ALS pass within two to five years, but ALS Arizona is fighting to change that.

Beyond funding research, ALS Arizona provides essential services to patients and their families, including medical equipment, respiratory consultants, transportation, respite care, support groups, and children's programs.

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive, fatal neuromuscular disease that robs the body of its ability to walk, speak, swallow, and breathe. It can strike anyone, and there is currently no known cause or cure.

On Saturday, November 14th, at the Tucson Auto Museum, we are walking to help change these statistics. While recent years have brought advancements in research, care access, and legislation, it is still not enough.

The key to finding a cure starts with us. Please consider donating to my walk team to support those living with ALS and their caregivers. Any amount you can contribute will make a meaningful difference.

Thank you for your support,

Michael & Joanne Rainbow