Thank you for visiting my fundraising page.  I'm participating in ALS United Connecticut's Walk ALS to raise funds that will support individuals and families affected by ALS.

As you likely know, my dear mother - Carol Davis - passed away at age 90 after a short battle with Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as "Lou Gehrig's Disease."  ALS is a progressive, fatal neuromuscular disease that robs the body of it's 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 and currently there is no known cause, treatment or cure.

Mom's last months were extremely difficult and heartbreaking for her friends and family.  However, the support provided by the ALS Connecticut chapter helped us cope with the logistical challenges of being unable to walk by providing multiple stair lifts, wheelchair ramp and other essential equipment. They also offered online support groups for patients and caregivers, and let us know we were not alone in this challenge.

Being a part of ALS United Connecticut's Walk ALS is the number one way to unite and fundraise for those living with ALS.  Please consider supporting my efforts by donating through my fundraising page.

Thank you for considering a donation. A gift of any amount will help fund resources and services to the local ALS community, help find new ALS treatments, and move us closer to a world without the disease.

With gratitude,

Marian Davis Pierce