As many of you know, I lost my mom a month ago to ALS, three short months after her diagnosis. I thought I would be walking in her honor. I never imagined I would be walking in her memory.

My goal was to get as many people to walk for her so she could see how much love and support she had. I would have loved to have seen her face when she saw all the people that showed up for her, but I know when she passed she knew how much she was loved.

You can show your support by walking with us and joining our team - Vicki’s VIP’s Kickin’ ALS or if you can’t walk, please consider making a donation to help us reach our team goal of $2,500.

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.

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.

I am ALS strong because of all the support I received from family and friends and I thank you!