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We are participating in ALS United Greater New York’s Walk ALS to raise funds to support people in our local community with ALS and spread awareness. Any and all donations make a difference and are so greatly appreciated. 

We are walking in honor of our dearly missed Joan Alfiero, who lost her battle with ALS in July of 2021. Joan was an incredible woman, mother, wife, sister, daughter, and friend. She was loving, selfless, silly, beautiful, and could often be found dancing around the house. To know her was to love her, and to be a better person for having her in your life.

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease, is a progressive, fatal neuromuscular disease with no treatments, cure, or known cause. We are walking in support of those living with the disease, their caregivers, and all who are and have been affected by this disease.

Donations raised from this event go to ALS United Greater New York, a non-profit organization that supports research, care services, community education, and public policy - support groups, caregiver support, Multi-Disciplinary ALS Clinic Centers, Equipment Loan Program, Home Assessments, Patient & Family Grant Programs, and Transportation, along with research investments including Safenowitz Fellowship, The Accelerating Medicines Partnership in ALS (AMP-ALS), The Network of Excellence in ALS (NEALS), PREVENT ALS, Target ALS, ALS Network Reseach Program.

On behalf of our team, thank you for your donation and support! Together we can make a difference!