Thank you for donating and helping me reach my Walk ALS fundraising goal! Walk 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. 

This is why I?m walking. 

1) I'm walking in memory of my Dad, Tom, ? who dealt with this terrible disease with dignity and perseverance.  He passed away in 2012 and since then, my family has been part of the New Haven Walk.  As Dad would say, when he was a conductor at the Essex Steam Train - ALL ABOARD!!

2) To change the statistics. To bring help and hope to those living with the disease. To support the caregivers who help their loved one fight this disease.   To ensure that no one ever hears the words: ?You Have ALS? again!  

We can?t stop now! The key to a cure starts with all of US.  Please consider walking with me or making a donation to my team. With your help, we will be able to make a difference in the lives of people affected by this disease.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart,

Mary