Thank you for helping us reach our Walk to Defeat ALS® fundraising goal in the memory of my wonderful mom, Carla Tallant! 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.

Please consider walking with me 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 to get your friends, family, neighbors and coworkers involved!

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. My mom only lived a week and a half after we finally found out what she had.

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. Please help make a difference and donate or join a walk today.

Thank you!

Russell and the Lulu's Wings team