2025 Cincinnati WalkALS: Mr. Matthew P. Kammerer II

Thank you for helping me reach my Walk ALS fundraising goal! Walk 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.

My father was diagnosed with ALS in 2015, and this year marks the 10th anniversary of our family participating in the Walk. Over the years, the funds raised through this event have directly impacted our lives, helping provide my dad with medical equipment and resources that made day-to-day life a little more manageable as he lived with the pain and challenges of this disease.

ALS is cruel and unrelenting. Watching someone you love lose their independence and strength while still being so present in spirit is devastating. That is why I am committed to fundraising- not only in honor of my father, but also for all the families still facing this battle. Every donation brings us one step closer to better treatments, more support, and ultimately, a cure.

Thank you for supporting me, my family, and everyone impacted by ALS. Together, we can make a difference.