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.

As many of you know, I lost my Dad to ALS in October of 2024. I spent the prior 2.5 years of his diagnosis attending doctors appointments, grocery shopping for him, and helping him to care for himself while living at home. Watching my Dad suffer through this disease and lose the life he had planned for himself was devastating.

This disease is unfortunately underfunded in medical research and treatments. Your donation today will help fund resources and services to the local ALS community and help find new ALS treatments. While we can't save my Dad, I am hopeful we will be able to see a world without ALS in the future. 

Please feel free to send this page to any friend or family member who might be interested in donating!

Thank you.

Caitlin