Hello again my family and friends. 

On this Mother's Day 2026, I am starting my Walk ALS campaign to honor my mother who died from ALS almost 43 years ago (June 1983), and to honor my sister Meg who died from an unrelated disease, and who left her son, Zach, without a mother. Meg was, however, a tireless advocate for the ALS cause.  

I lament that I still have to raise money for ALS research and support for those affected by ALS. Everyone I know who has been involved with ALS in one way or another had hoped that, by this time, a cure or at least a long lasting treatment would have been found. We keep hoping and looking at the research; hoping that a cure will be discovered; hoping that the suffering will stop.

Every year, I attend the Walk ALS in Saddle Brook and it is striking to see how the disease knows no ethnicity, no age, no sex. I am so overcome by the families and their strength in dealing with their family members/friends. I know. I know how hard it is... I've been there.

I am asking for your donation to help find a cure and to help those affected by ALS. Any amount would be appreciated. I am so grateful to all that have donated in the past, are going to donate, or even have just read my missive. 

Love you lots!

Karen

End of my personal appeal. Now the spiel provided by ALS United:

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. 

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