Welcome to the page of
Christy Jackman
Personal Amount Raised:
$200.00
Personal fundraising goal: $500.00
Achievements
$100
Welcome to My Personal Page
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.
My auntie's sister, Susan Lovelace, was diagnosed with ALS in 2019. Sue had a positive attitude and worked hard with her physical therapist to try and slow the progression of ALS. Unfortunately, she succumbed to ALS in late 2020. This was a devastating loss to our family. We are walking with her daughter and son-in-law to help bring awareness to this disease and help raise donations to support research for a cure.
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.
Sue is dearly missed. 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.
Achievements
$100 Milestone
Raised the amount of money defined for this milestone
Personal Progress:
of Goal
$200
Raised
$500.00
Fundraising Honor Roll
The Jackman Family
$200
