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 many of you know, the fight became personal for us when Dan was diagnosed with ALS in February of last year. While it feels like the disease has already taken so much from us, we remain committed to making the best of each day, and celebrating the things we can still do together—like this walk.

I knew very little about ALS when we were searching for answers about Dan’s mysterious symptoms in the fall of 2023. 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 like Dan who are living with ALS. Please consider supporting our family’s efforts by donating through my fundraising page (or that of Dan or the girls).

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.