I am  a 39 year old Navy veteran who was diagnosed with ALS in 2014. I served our country 6 years.

Veterans are twice as likely to develop ALS, and scientists have yet to discover why.

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs recognizes ALS as a service-connected disease.  

If you serve in the military, regardless of the branch of service,  regardless of the year  and  regardless of whether you served during a time of peace or a time of war, you are at a greater risk of  being diagnosed with ALS than if you had not served in the military.

There is not a cure (yet) for ALS. With your donations a cure will be discovered. 

A breakthrough in ALS treatment has been a long time coming.  Lou Gehrig died of the disease 76 years ago.  

Thank you for helping us reach our fund raising goal! Together we can make a difference in the lives of those affected by Lou Gehrig’s Disease. Our team is committed to raising money to support people in our community with ALS and spread awareness of the urgency to find treatment and a cure. Please consider joining our team in the Walk to Defeat ALS® or choose a team member from the list and donate to our cause.

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. 

 

Sincerely,

“Team Scott”