In dedication for Elaine K. Marlowe and Meg Marlowe
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.
I walk for my mother Elaine K. Marlowe, who died nearly 41 years ago from ALS at the age of 58. I also walk for my sister Meg, who died in August 2021, not of ALS, but I walk for her because of her tireless advocacy for ALS United Greater New York. I walk for the people who have ALS and for their families, some of whom I have met and some of whom I have never met, but who are intertwined through the suffering of a family member or friend. I walk for all that have lost a significant person in their life to ALS and I walk in hope for a cure for this disease.
For those who do not know, 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!
Thank you,
Karen
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