Thank you for helping us reach our Walk ALS fundraising goal! Together we can make a difference in the lives of those affected by ALS. Our team -- Strides for Sara -- is committed to raising money to support local people here in our community with ALS and also to spread awareness of the urgency to find treatments and a cure.

WHY WE NEED YOUR HELP 

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. 

That’s why we’re participating in the Walk ALS event. To bring hope. To raise awareness. To provide resources and services to families free of charge. To help unlock the mystery of ALS and find the key to treatments a cure. Will you join us? 

ABOUT ALS 

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. Presently there is no known cause of the disease, yet it still costs loved ones an average of $250,000 a year to provide the care people living with ALS and their families need. 

That's why I have created Strides for Sara! I may not be at the Walk but ALS United has been a huge support and resource for me, my family and my peers living with this disease. Attending events like this is a way to stay connected to the cause. Whether or not you fundraise, I encourage you to join the Team and attend the Walk next month. What an opportunity to move your working body!

Please consider walking as a member of our Team or being a sponsor by choosing a Team member from the list and donate to our cause. With your help, we will be able to make a difference in the lives of people affected by this disease.