My family was devastated when my Uncle was diagnosed with ALS/Lou Gehrig's Disease. If you do not know much information on this disease, there is no cure and no working treatments. Paul was diagnosed in 2011 and lived with disease until God took him home, November 2018. We were so fortunate to have had him with us for so many years & we pray everyday for a cure or treatment.

Team Wappelhorsts Wish for a Cure will be participating in our 10th Walk to Defeat ALS this year!!!!!!

I walk in memory & honor of Paul Wappelhorst. I walk in hope they will find a cure, as an ALS Ambassador I also walk for anyone who has or had ALS & I walk for everyone who has a family member with this diagnosis.

Thank you for your support - Dawn Wappelhorst-Gargano

Why We Need Your Help

Often referred to as Lou Gehrig's Disease, 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 an ALS patient averages 2 to 5 years from the time of diagnosis.

Every 90 minutes a person in this country is diagnosed with ALS and every 90 minutes another person will lose their battle against this disease. ALS occurs throughout the world with no racial, ethnic, or socioeconomic boundaries.

This crippling disease can strike anyone. Presently there is no known cause of the disease though support is bringing researchers closer to an answer. In the mean time it costs an average of $200,000 a year to provide the care ALS patients need. Help make a difference and donate or join a walk today.

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