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John Shanks
Help me raise money to find a cure for ALS!
My love, my life, my best friend, my wife
| Event: | Chicagoland Mini-Walks |
| Date: | Saturday, June 5, 2021 |
| Team: | Queen Ronna and Her Jesters |
Thank you for helping me reach my Walk to Defeat ALS(R) fundraising goal! This is an exciting opportunity for us to work together to support those affected by Lou Gehrig's Disease and to spread awareness of the urgency to find treatments and a cure. This horrific disease took my wife of 30 years and I personally do not want anyone to have that happen to their loved one, so I am walking to help find a cure!
In these time of COVID19 pandemic, we are virtually walking in lieu of a planned group walk, but this is more than just a walk, this is a march! Please consider contributing to my team or sponsoring me. With your help, we will be able to make a difference in the lives of people affected by this disease. I encourage you get your friends, family, neighbors and coworkers involved! I know times are tough and people are stretched thin due to the economic uncertainty surrounding this pandemic, so whatever you can give, I WILL MATCH IT DOUBLE!!
Why We Need Your Help
Often referred to as Lou Gehrig's Disease, 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 an ALS patient averages 2 to 5 years from the time of diagnosis.
Every 90 minutes a person in this country is diagnosed with ALS and every 90 minutes another person will lose their battle against this disease. ALS occurs throughout the world with no racial, ethnic, or socioeconomic boundaries.
This crippling disease can strike anyone. Presently there is no known cause of the disease though support is bringing researchers closer to an answer. In the mean time it costs an average of $200,000 a year to provide the care ALS patients need. Help make a difference and donate or join a walk today.
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Andy and Melissa Shanks
$100.00
Anonymous
$250.00
Anonymous
Anonymous
$100.00
Beth & Marty
$250.00
Chris Malizzio
$100.00
Chuck Poremba
$50.00
Dan Savas
$150.00
Dave and Denise Simone
$100.00
Donna Shanks
$100.00
Iverson
$50.00
James Shanks
$150.00
Joe & Angela Nitti
$100.00
Joe and Kamala
$1,000.00
Kristin Celeste
$50.00
Kristy Williams Stuffelbeam
$100.00
Lisa Ancona
$100.00
Liz Reboletti
$50.00
Loren Kuta
Manolis and Eileen Simeakis
Matthew Shanks
$250.00
Mr. John Shanks
$5,000.00
Nate Chilton and Dani Heide
$100.00
Rachel
$25.00
Robin Desai
$100.00
Ron Levinson
$250.00
Roseann Malizzio
Sheena
$100.00
Siu Family (Bernice)
Steven Verive
$250.00
Sullivan Rian Shanks
$250.00
Terri Shanks
$250.00
The Berk's (Virginia Berk's)
The Berks
$100.00
The Berks
$100.00
Todd Itrich
$200.00
Winter Crew
$50.00
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