Welcome to our Five O'Clock Lightning team page!

The 1927 New York Yankees are legendary. To much surprise in 1927, stadiums were different and games started at 3:30pm. "Five O'Clock Lightning" describes the late inning runs this World Series winning team scored. The team consisted of "the luckiest man on the face of the Earth", otherwise known as Lou Gehrig. The Mazza family is honoring our own New York legend by participating in this walk and fighting against ALS.

We are participating in ALS United Greater New York’s Walk ALS to raise funds to support people in our local community with ALS and spread awareness.

Please consider joining our team in the Walk ALS or choose a team member from the list and donate to our cause. 

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 of the disease, yet it still costs loved ones an average of $250,000 a year to provide the care people living with ALS and their families need.

Help us move a cure for ALS over the finish line by donating today. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of those affected by ALS.

Thank you for your support!

The Mazza Family