Hello and thank you for viewing my page. I hold the Walk to Defeat ALS walk near and dear to my heart because I lost a very dear cousin Daryl Ortis to ALS. His battle was much shorter then most and passed within a year of being diagnosed. This May will be the anniversary 7th of him meeting our Lord and savior. Seven years almost and it still doesn't seem possible. So many events and moments he should still be here for!
We will continue to walk and raise money to find a cure for this horrible disease.
I would like to 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.
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.