Thank you for helping me reach my Walk to Defeat ALS® fundraising goal! The Walk to Defeat ALS raises funds to support those affected by ALS and to spread awareness of the urgency to find treatments and a cure.
As many of you are aware, I lost my best friend Michael Thomson to ALS on 7/14/19. I was fortunate that I was able to visit Mike a few weeks before he passed away. Mike never lost his sense of humor, and never once asked "why me". It was difficult to see a once invincible man trapped in his own body requiring 24/7 care from his loved ones. That is where you can make a difference. Either a small donation(or large) or signing up to walk on our team will not only advance research for a cure, it helps significantly on a local level providing critical resources to patients and their families.
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.
The past two 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 begins with you.
Please consider walking with me or sponsoring me. With your help, we will be able to make a difference in the lives of people affected by this disease.
Respectfully,
Jeff
