Thanks 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.

My husband, Mike Pocius, was diagnosed with ALS in October 2023. He first noticed muscle weakness and atrophy in his right leg around March of 2023. After numerous appointments with neuromuscular specialists and months of infusion therapy with no success, his doctor gave the devastating ALS diagnosis.

Since then, Mike's ALS has continued to progress, and he now gets around in a power wheelchair. Prior to his diagnosis, Mike was very active. We took walks regularly and enjoyed traveling.

For those who don't know, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive, fatal neuromuscular disease that slowly robs the body of it's ability to walk, speak, swallow, and breathe. Currently there is no known cause or cure.

My family would not have been able to navigate this terrible disease without the help of ALS United Connecticut. They have provided vital equipment, guidance, and support that we would be lost without.

Please consider donating to our cause. Your donation 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.

You can make a donation directly from this page. If you are interested in walking with us at Lighthouse Point in New Haven on October 6th, you can register through the link below:

http://secure.alsunitedct.org/goto/Team_Mike

Please feel free to send this page to any friend or family member who might be interested in donating!

Thank you!