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

We (Mary Baker, John England and Kate Danforth) lost our Mom to ALS in June 2021. Blessed with an infectious smile and personality, Margaret "Midge" Farina was a loving wife to Bob Farina, mother, grandmother, sister, and cherished friend.  Prior to her diagnosis, she was so supportive and giving to all of us.  Midge battled ALS with Gods grace, never complaining about pain.  We were grateful for the support of CT ALS during Mom?s illness.  We took advantage of their equipment loan program, participated in their caregiver support meetings, utilized their subscription to the Headspace app. and later participated in a bereavement group.

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.

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.

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.

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

Thank you!