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.

Around Thanksgiving 2019, my father, Joseph D’Angelo, was diagnosed with ALS. A little over a year later, on December 7, 2020, he passed away as a result of complications due to the disease. His death left a hole in our family, and in the lives of everyone that knew and loved him. He was the most selfless, patient, giving person I knew. He was small in stature, but had a huge personality that everyone gravitated towards. Although we watched him struggle with impact of ALS every day, he never once complained about the hand that he was dealt. He’s deeply missed every day - from his quick wit to his willingness to help others.

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.
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.

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Thank you.