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Thank you for helping me reach my Walk ALS United NC fundraising goal! The Walk ALS United raises funds to support the ALS community in North Carolina and to build ALS awareness to find treatments and a cure.
After nearly 2 years of testing, I was diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) in April '22. 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 so I guess I'm lucky that, for the most part, its only affected my legs. ALS can strike anyone, at any age and there is still no known cause or cure.
I'm walking (actually rolling on my motorized scooter) to build a future without ALS and bring help and hope to patients and families affected by this terrible disease. This year's walk is Saturday, April 20 2024 at 10:00AM at the Halifax Mall 300 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, NC 27603.
Last year we were honored to participate in speaking on Capitol Hill with a contingency of others affiliated with ALS Association sharing our story with Senators Thom Tillis and Ted Budd as well as State Representatives Valerie Foushee and Dr. Greg Murphy and successfully raised their awareness. 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. But now, more than ever, we need to keep the momentum going by continuing to push for more treatments and find a cure for ALS.
Please consider joining me at the walk - we will walk and roll together, united with wheelchairs and scooters. If you can't make it to the walk, please consider making a donation. With your support, we can make a difference in the lives of people affected by this disease right here in North Carolina.
Achievements
$1,000 Milestone
Raised the amount of money defined for this milestone
Personal Progress:
of Goal
$3,726
Raised
$10,000.00
Fundraising Honor Roll
Mr. Franklin John Securcher
$257
Don Reynolds
$250
Larry Robbins
$250
Donn & Kathy Johnston
$250
Leeza Hollingsworth
$157
Terry Hall
$154
Sandee & Jim Kosmar
$128
Nancy and Phil Hablutzel
$103
Joyce and Craig Mathey
$103
Jean and Rob Lewis
Charlene and John Wasilczyk
$103
Mrs. Christine M Perkins
$103
Marc Robinson
$103
Sherrie and Fred Lewis
$103
Leeza Hollingsworth
$103
Kathy Passarella
$103
Anonymous
Chris & Gil Jost
$103
Rene Aguilar Madrid
Deborah Williams
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