Thank you for helping me reach my Walk ALS fundraising goal in memory of my husband Dan Jasper.   Walk ALS raises funds to support those affected by ALS and to spread awareness of the urgency to find treatments and a cure. Our family knows firsthand the importance of the local work by our Central and Southern Ohio Chapter.  Their dedication to providing a quality of life for people with ALS is intense and their concern and care beyond measure.

 

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 honor caregivers and families.  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 and improved quality of life for those living with ALS 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.