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 yet it still costs loved ones an average of $250,000 a year to provide the care ALS patients need.
Think about the ways that the ALS Association may have impacted those around you. The funds we raise will help the ALS Association support global research, assist people with ALS, fund multidisciplinary certified clinical care centers, and foster government partnerships. The ALS Association builds hope and enhances quality of life while aggressively searching for new treatments and a cure, and each dollar contributed helps make a difference.
