WHY WE WALK

In March of 2021, a well-loved and talented Director, Drew Williams, was diagnosed with ALS. With the support and love of his wife, Nicole, and their three children, Elliot, Blake, and Austin, Drew bravely battled his diagnosis until his passing in September of 2022. Drew is remembered as a teammate with involved coaching abilities, a sense of humor, technical skills, and exceptional client service. Further, and more importantly, Drew is remembered by his wife and children as a loving husband and father. We formed this team as one of many ways to support and celebrate Drew, his family, and his memory. Each year, many of us return and are joined by new teammates to honor Drew with us and to celebrate their love for other individuals they know who have received this same crushing diagnosis. 

 

Every 90 minutes a person in this country is diagnosed with ALS and every 90 minutes another person will lose their battle against this disease. ALS occurs throughout the world with no racial, ethnic, or socioeconomic boundaries. 

That’s why we’re participating in the Walk ALS Charlotte. To bring hope. To raise awareness. To provide resources and services to families free of charge. To help unlock the mystery of ALS and find the key to treatments a cure. Will you join us? 

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. Presently there is no known cause of the disease, yet it still costs loved ones an average of $250,000 a year to provide the care people living with ALS and their families need. Join the movement to provide help and hope today!