Each year we walk to honor Paul and to help bring the much-needed resources and services to those afflicted with ALS. The Walk ALS Wilmington raises funds to support the ALS community in North Carolina and to build ALS awareness to find treatments and a cure.

 

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) 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.That's why I'm walking. To build a future without ALS.  To bring help and hope to patients and families affected by this terrible disease, in the hopes that one day ALS is a disease of the past. 

 

Over the past few years, there have been advancements in ALS research, as well as expanded resources and access to care for people living with ALS. We must keep the momentum going, and continue to push for more treatments and find a cure for ALS in our lifetime.

 

Please consider joining me at the walk, or If you can't make it to the walk, please consider making a small donation. I want to make a difference in the lives of people affected by this disease right here in North Carolina.