Push Your Limits. Fight ALS.
On March 16th, I will be running the NYC Half Marathon as a member of Team ALS to support all those affected by ALS, specifically my uncle Kevin Heller, who lost his battle with ALS in 2021. My goal is to spread awareness of our cause and fight for a cure. By partnering with ALS United Greater New York, all the funds I raise will go toward where it's needed most: vital research, community support, and patient services.
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), often referred to as "Lou Gehrig's Disease," is a progressive disease of the nervous system that affects cells in the brain and spinal cord. Presently, there is no known cure for ALS.
- Every ninety minutes, someone is diagnosed with the disease, and someone passes away from it.
- 90% of ALS cases occur without any known family history or genetic cause. The remaining 10% of ALS cases are inherited through a mutated gene with a known connection to the disease.
- 55 is the average age of onset with most people who develop ALS between the ages of 40 and 70. However, cases of the disease do occur in people in their twenties and thirties.
- ALS is 20% more common in men than women. However, with increasing age, the incidence of ALS is more equal between men and women.
- Military veterans are twice as likely to be diagnosed with the disease than the general public for yet unknown reasons.
I joined Team ALS to push my physical limits for those who can't anymore. I want to bring hope, raise awareness and make an impact - and you can help me! Please donate, because -
Together We End ALS!
Achievements
$100 Raised
Raised the amount of money defined for this milestone
Personal Progress:
of Goal
$410
Raised
$2,500.00
Fundraising Honor Roll
Liv Daley
$103
The Glennons
$100
Emma Mulcahy
Kenley
$51
Grace McGrath
$50
Elizabeth McGrath
$25
Maggie Bacigalupo
$20
