Aiden's Basketball Challenge
Hi, my name is Aiden Mendelsohn, and this is my Mitzvah Project.I am raising awareness and funds to support the fight against ALS, a devastating disease that affects so many people each year. Sadly, over 100,000 people lose their lives annually to this illness. My goal is to honor those impacted by ALS, raise money for research, and help find a cure—but I can’t do it alone. I need your help.
To support this cause, I will be shooting free throws—something I love, and that I'm thankful that I can do, knowing that ALS takes away basic abilities like movement and speech. Basketball is my favorite sport, and shooting free throws feels like second nature to me. I'll be shooting 50 free throws--and if you can donate anywhere from $1 to $5 for example for each made free throw--it will help those affected by this devastating disease. 100% of the donations will be given to ALS United. Each basket I make will be for those who can no longer move freely due to ALS. My fundraising goal is $1000, but with your support, I believe we can exceed it!.
This cause is personal to me because ALS tragically took the life of my Grandma Judy, my mom’s mom who I never got to meet. I am dedicating this effort in her memory, hoping that one day we will find a cure.
No donation is too big or too small—every contribution makes a difference. I’ll keep you updated on how many free throws I make, and I want to thank you in advance for your generosity and support.
Together, we can make an impact and help cure ALS. Thank you!
– Aiden
ALS United Greater New York provides patient services resources, funds research, and much more in order to help those living with ALS in the local community.
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 regardless of age, gender, nationality, or ethnicity, although it is primarily an adult-onset disease. Currently there is no known cause or cure.
