Edouard was a true citizen of the world who was born in Cincinnati and raised in Switzerland. His love for science earned him a PhD in biotechnology, which served him well for a career in agriculture and pharmaceuticals. He later worked as a patent specialist and European patent attorney for Syngenta in Europe and the United States. In 2007, he and his family moved to Connecticut, when he began working in the Legal Group at Boehringer Ingelheim. Mid-career he attended night-time law school and graduated from the University of Connecticut Law School in 2019. But most of all, Edouard was a true family man. He adored Sabine, his wife of nearly 26 years, and loved his children Patrick, Julian, and Catherine beyond words. He was always their biggest cheerleader and enjoyed spending time with them above all else. Edouard and Sabine shared a love of traveling and discovering the world and took their children on many trips. Summer vacations were frequently spent in Europe with their extended families from Switzerland and Germany. Two of Edouard’s favorite places to visit were Paris and Lake Geneva, which always transported him back to fond childhood memories. Edouard's kind and gentle soul touched the lives of many, and he is truly missed by his family and friends.

Thank you for helping us reach our Walk to Defeat ALS fundraising goal! 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 we are 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. 

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 begins with you. 

Please consider walking with us or sponsoring our team. With your help, we will be able to make a difference in the lives of people affected by this disease.