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.

My brother-in-law, Mike Pocius, was diagnosed with ALS in October 2023. This disease has been devastating to him and our family. But we could not be more grateful for ALS United CT. They have been a lifesaving resource and guiding force during this extremely difficut diagnosis. They have provided us with assistance and equipment that otherwise would have been unattainable due to cost and/or availability. 

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.  The life expectancy of a person with ALS averages 2 to 5 years from the time of diagnosis.  ALS can strike anyone regardless of age, gender, nationality, or ethnicity, although it is primarily an adult-onset disease.  Currently there is no known cause or cure.

Please consider joining Team Mike in the Walk ALS or donate to our cause. Your donation today 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 donate directly through my personal page here, and/or register to walk with us at Lighthouse Point in New Haven on October 6th 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!