Thank you for helping us reach our families Walk ALS fundraising goal! The Walk ALS raises funds to support those affected with ALS, such as my niece, Shelley. She was a 49-year-old registered nurse when she was diagnosed (12/18/2023) with ALS (and not a back injury that was causing her difficulty).  She came to live in Oregon with our family and what an education we received.  We had NO idea what to expect.  For almost a year we discovered what a horrible disease ALS is.  She was dependent on help with every daily living function.  We received help from the local ALS office sourcing equipment, guidance, and most of all, mental support as we tried to be strong for Shelley.  She received excellent medical care from the ALS Providence Group in Portland.  We are eternally grateful to the ALS Northwest for their help.   

 

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.