WHY WE PARTICIPATE
We walk in memory of Adele's Mom, Helen, who was diagnosed with ALS in 1970, at the age of 41. She died 5 years later. We also participate to support those individuals and families who are currently struggling with ALS. And, we walk with the future in mind, hoping that researchers will find a cure.
THE 2021 NEIGHBORHOOD MINI- WALK TO DEFEAT ALS
This is the 14th consecutive year our family will participate in this event. Many of you have been on this journey with us for all those years and we appreciate your sustained support! If you live nearby, please consider joining us right in Evanston! Or, walk in your neighborhood, like Joe, Rosie, and their children in Reading, MA, and raise awareness about ALS.
ABOUT ALS – WHY WE NEED YOUR HELP
Often referred to as Lou Gehrig's Disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive 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. There are significant costs associated with providing care for loved ones with ALS. Please help make a difference and donate or join a walk today.
THE ALS ASSOCIATION
The ALS Association is a non-profit organization fighting Lou Gehrig's Disease on every front by leading the way in global research, providing assistance for people with ALS through a nationwide network of chapters, coordinating multidisciplinary care through certified clinical care centers, and fostering government partnerships. The Association builds hope and enhances quality of life while aggressively searching for new treatments and a cure. The Greater Chicago Chapter of the ALS Association provides support and resources for ALS patients, their families, and caregivers living in the Greater Chicago area.
