Thank you for visiting my fundraising page. I'm participating in ALS United Greater New York’s Walk ALS in honor of my precious mami, Edna. 

In 2009, my mom was diagnosed with ALS. Surrounded by the love of her family and community, she faced the disease with grace and fierce determination. In August 2010, less than a year later, she passed away. She was taken too soon.

Since then, I’ve vowed to never give up until we find a cure. I carry her brave, loving, and trailblazing spirit with me every day—and I will continue to advocate so that no family has to face what we did.

This Mother’s Day, and during ALS Awareness Month, I invite you to honor her memory with me. 

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 diease.

There’s no cure yet—but together, we can help change that.

Thank you!

With love and gratitude,

Natalie

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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.