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.

This cause is very dear to my heart as my Aunt Donna Belz-Messina has been battling ALS  for 14 years following her “official” diagnosis April 1st 2010. Being that the average life expectancy is 3-5 years, we are blessed for the slowness in her progression and even more so for her super human strength and hope in the face of adversity. She continues to live her life to the fullest every day despite her increasing loss of mobility. Negativity or resentment has no place in her life and is certainly never present in her personality. Her daily gratitude for life despite her circumstances is truly inspiring to all those who surround her. She radiates strength and hope to us all! I will always do whatever I humanly can to support her and will continue to walk until we defeat ALS.

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.