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.

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.

I have been captain of Team Big Phil for the last 10 years in honor of my father-in-law Philip Balzano. He was a gentle Giant lovable, caring, very generous and a great father, father-in-law, grandfather and friend we all miss him very much and feel like he got dealt a bad hand in life, he was taken from us way to early in life. 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 this terrible disease called ALS.

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!

Jamilet Balzano, Team Captain