We walk in memory of Kathryn. Strong, courageous, beautiful, Kathryn who put all she had into making others aware of the horrible disease ALS. Kathryn didn’t let her diagnosis stop her from being the strong, outspoken woman she was, and we will continue to support her efforts and strength by walking each year in her memory! ALS is a neurodegenerative disease with no treatment or cure. It affects the motor neurons in the brain and spinal cord. When the motor neurons die, the muscles waste away. Gradually, a person is robbed of the ability to walk, speak, eat, and eventually breathe. All the while, the mind remains sharp and aware of the total paralysis that is quickly setting in. ALS can strike anyone.
The average ALS patient lives only 2 to 5 years after diagnosis.
With your support we can help ALS researchers find a treatment and maybe even the cure. Team Kathryn is asking for your help to find that answer. You can make a difference in the fight against ALS by making a donation to, or by joining, Team Kathryn in the Walk to Defeat ALS on June 26, 2021. Your donation goes directly to the ALS Association and is tax deductible.
To read about Kathryn's journey and strength please visit ALS her blog: alsandmeblog.wordpress.com
We will keep you updated along the way!
Why We Need Your Help
Often referred to as Lou Gehrig's Disease, 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 an ALS patient averages 2 to 5 years from the time of diagnosis.
Every 90 minutes a person in this country is diagnosed with ALS and every 90 minutes another person will lose their battle against this disease. ALS occurs throughout the world with no racial, ethnic, or socioeconomic boundaries.
This crippling disease can strike anyone. Presently there is no known cause of the disease yet it still costs loved ones an average of $200,000 a year to provide the care ALS patients need. Help make a difference and donate or join a walk today.
