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Sponsor Me In The Walk to D'Feet ALS!
When I was diagnosed in August of 2005 my first contact in searching for answers was the ALS Association of upstate New York. Meeting other PALS and gaining an understanding of the disease was a critical step in our fight against the disease.
In the past three years that we have been a part of the Association we have had the opportunity to meet with local, state, and federal representatives to tell our story and gain their support. The trips to Albany has led to thousands of dollars in grants to the upstate chapter and the trips to Washington, DC will lead to the creation of an ALS registry and create awareness on a national and world level.
I have been lucky enough to participate in cutting-edge clinical trials in Syracuse. Without the help of the ALS Association I would not have been a part of these trials. I encourage anyone to participate if they are able.
The one constant that you find when you’re diagnosed is a unilateral support from the Upstate Association, friends, family, and the community.
We are all walking in support of the pals and the caregivers as part of the Upstate Chapter. This event is to raise money to fight this disease and it also gives us a chance to spend time with pals, friends, and family.
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Doozers 2007
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Why We Need Your Help
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. If you choose to walk with me, you will be a part of an exciting, empowering event for patients, family members, friends, companies and organizations across the country; all of whom are walking to support comprehensive patient service programs and leading-edge ALS research.
Whether or not you can walk with me, you can play an essential role by sponsoring me. Both walkers and donors directly impact the lives of those affected by ALS by providing the means to raise awareness and to offer the services needed to treat and defeat this disease. Last year, the Upstate New York Chapter's Walks raised over $130,000, proving to be our most successful Walk season to date! This year, we hope to surpass this amount by raising $175,000 for continued programs and services on a local and national level.
Not only do proceeds from the Walk go to services that improve the day-to-day lives of ALS patients and their loved ones, but the money we fundraise is directed toward programs that look to the future. Promising research indicates that we are getting closer to finding treatment options and scientists are hopeful that a cure will one day be discovered.
Please consider walking with me or sponsoring me. With your help, we will be able to make a difference in the lives of people affected by ALS. I encourage you get your friends, family, neighbors and coworkers involved!
Thank you for visiting my walk site.
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