I'm participating in ALS United Greater New York’s Walk ALS to raise funds that will support individuals and families affected by ALS. My mother-in-law Anne Murphy, was diagnosed and suffered with ALS, and passed away peacefully on July 28, 2025.

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.

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. 

ALS United not only supported Anne with her illness, they helped with supporting her family with the tools and resources they needed to not only support Anne, but support themselves during this difficult time. Anne, her husband Steve, sister Mary, sons David, and James, daughter-in-law, Siobhan, and two grandkids, Rhiannon, and Ryan all are affected by ALS. It’s a terrible disease that needs more funding for support like we received, and for research. Please consider donating.

Thank you.