Thank you for visiting my fundraising page. I'm participating in ALS United Greater New York’s Walk ALS to raise funds that will support individuals and families affected by ALS.

As you may know we, as a family, have been working to help my daughter’s mother-in-law, Tina, in her fight with ALS. She had lived with us for six months last year while her husband Emilio was in and out of the hospital with his own health issues. Her disease has robbed her of the use of her arms and is now making it hard for her to stand and walk. It has been a terrible journey watching her become less able to do things on her own. I try every day to be thankful for the positive things in my life, and family is a big part of that. 

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.

Being a part of ALS United Greater New York’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.