Welcome to My Walk to Defeat ALS Page
I was diagnosed in November of 2022. I was very surprised by the diagnosis, I thought I was going to need foot surgery. My first symptom was drop foot on my right side. When the doctor told me my diagnosis, I was flabbergasted. All I could say was "Lou Gehrig's?" I saw tears in the eyes of my husband, Jeff and all I could think about was my family. I didn't feel any different. I'm still myself and I will not bring my family down by being upset by this diagnosis.
I am very grateful for my family and my friends, I feel very blessed.
I am, and will continue to be, happy and cheerful and I am going to do as much everyday as I can, until I can't.
Which includes being part of the Walk to Defeat ALS. I hope you will join me in raising awareness and funds. The Walk to Defeat 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 bring help and hope to those living with the disease. To ensure that no one ever hears the words: "You have ALS" again.
Achievements
I Made a Difference!
I supported this event with a personal donation.
Personal Progress:
of Goal
$4,287
Raised
$5,000.00
Fundraising Honor Roll
Blue Ash Industrial Supply
$1,030
Keith Lake
$437
Mrs. Cindy Batchelor
$257
Paula Willis Bischoff
$257
Kim Grisham
Mr. Kevin Lowe
$250
Cindy Batchelor
$154
Jennifer Schwegman
$103
Nancy Hill
$103
Tammy Bowling
$103
Bill Riddell
$103
Sarah Hagedorn
$103
Tom and Hannah
$103
Denise Wickersham
$103
Evelyn Shewmaker
$103
Mark Hill
$103
Mr. Jeff Batchelor
$103
Billy Riddell
$103
Cindy
Tammy
$103
Brigid Essert
$100
Connie Fontaine
$51
Diane McConnell
$51
Nan HoltStudy
Nick Apostol's sister
$30
Dan
$20
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