Why am I raising money for ALS United?

This summer, we received heartbreaking news—my beloved dad was diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).  At the time, I knew little about ALS, but I quickly learned just how devastating it is—a disease with limited treatment options, no cure, and an immense impact on quality of life.  My dad has always been my hero, and while watching him navigate this diagnosis has been incredibly difficult, he has met it with incredible courage and optimism—just as he has approached everything in life.  We are raising money to ensure that current and future ALS patients have access to better treatments and, one day soon, a cure for this terrible disease.

Thank you for your support!

What is ALS?

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), aka Lou Gehrig's disease, is a progressive, fatal disease that slowly robs the body of its ability to walk, talk, 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, at any age and there is still no known cause or cure.