Thank you for helping me reach my Ride to Defeat ALS fundraising goal!
On July 17th, I'll be pedaling in my third "Ride to Defeat ALS," a fundraiser for the ALS Association (ALSA).
I met Dave and his wife Laurie in Idaho, where we worked on an all Wilderness district for the Forest Service in the late 1970's. Dave is a retired Gresham firefighter, an avid cyclist, mountaineer, hiker, skier, and is also very active in Portland Mountain Rescue.
You can sign up to ride with our team and personally fundraise, donate to my goal, volunteer for the event – or even do all three. This event depends on people like us to donate and fundraise while spreading much needed awareness for this awful disease.
With your help, we will be able to make a difference in the lives of people affected by this disease while also having a great time. I encourage you 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 a person of their ability to walk, speak, swallow and eventually breathe. The life expectancy of a person with ALS averages only 2 to 5 years from the time of diagnosis. In a very short period of time, the person and their family need a myriad of services and support The ALS Association is their one-stop-shop.
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.
The ALS Association Oregon and SW Washington Chapter supports families living with ALS at each and every stage of the disease. Through local monthly support groups, medical equipment loan closets, caregiver support, partnerships with multi-disciplinary clinics, and so much more - services are provided at no cost to the person with ALS and their family. The local chapter receives no government or insurance funding, but is supported through events like the Ride to Defeat ALS.
Help create change in the ALS community. Support my efforts or join our team today!
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