I first learned about ALS in 2014 during the iconic Ice Bucket Challenge. I remember doing a speech in my freshman public speaking class in college and being curious about the disease. Fast-forward to 2020 and I joined the team at ALS Texas as one of the Marketing Managers.
Since then I've learned so much about this disease and the amazing people that face it. I've had the honor and privilege of hearing their stories firsthand and getting to share those with you. In the last 7 years since I first heard of ALS, there have been many advancements in research and resources available to those living with the disease.
But the fight is not over.
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. For unknown reasons, veterans are twice as likely to be diagnosed with ALS than civilians.
I'm joining the walk to defeat ALS to help show Texans living with this disease that they are not alone. Our support provides local programs and resources to ALS families, including no-cost equipment loans, life changing support groups, and multidisciplinary clinics. Most importantly, it helps fund critical research for a cure. Will you join the fight?
ABOUT ALS
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. Presently there is no known cause of the disease, yet it still costs loved ones an average of $250,000 a year to provide the care people living with ALS and their families need. Join the movement to provide help and hope today!
