I'm walking for ALS United Connecticut in memory of my mom, Judy.

Judy was diagnosed with ALS in March 2023 and passed away in September 2024, less than 18 months after her diagnosis. She was excited when her college friends formed "Friends for Faith" team for last year's walk, but she didn't make it to see the event.

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.

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.

I know Judy would be thrilled to see everyone coming together for this cause