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.

 

Many of you know that I have been active in the battle against ALS for years.  I was involved in the formation of the ALS association of Oregon and SW Washington and helped found the Providence ALS Center.  Though I have retired, the fight against ALS is still and important part of my life and I am on the Board of the ALS Association.

 

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.

 

That’s why I’m walking. To change the statistics. To bring help and hope to those living with the disease. To ensure that no one ever hears the words: “You Have ALS” again. 

 

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.