Join me as I participate in Les Turner ALS Foundation’s 21st Anniversary ALS Walk for Life!

My wife, Stephanie was diagnosed in February or 2020 after going through days of testing at Mayo Clinic. She passed away in December 2021. We walk in honor of her.

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis or ALS is said to be the worst disease one can have. 

I would not disagree. ALS is scary, very scary. 

If you have ALS, you are always wondering what is going to happen next.
You lose the use of your right hand..  what next?
You lose the ability to eat and need a feeding port and pump... what next?
Then you start losing the ability to speak, so you get a machine that talks for you... what next?
You lose the ability to walk..  what next?
You eventually lose control of all body functions...you can not even open your mouth to take medication.

The journey with ALS will leave you feeling exhausted after seeing friends and visits must be limited.  You hope that they can find a cure, if not for you then for others who will suffer from ALS.  So, you reach out and take a chance on testing medical treatment or possible cures. You hope to at least help medical research. Stephanie participated in the Healey ALS Platform Trial

ALS is scary. Really scary. Its rapid progression can mean tomorrow is often worse than today. As a result, people living with ALS are overwhelmed and unsure of what questions to ask and what to do next. But that’s where the Les Turner ALS Foundation comes in. They exist to care for those affected by the disease, guide them to answers, support them and their loved ones and provide hope through scientific research.

I believe in the mission of the Les Turner ALS Foundation. I believe in providing the best comprehensive care to people living with ALS and their families and I believe that the money we raise together will lead to treatments and a cure for ALS. This cause is important to me and people living with ALS need your help!

I’m proud to be a member of the Les Turner ALS family. Join me as we work to support people living with ALS and those who love them every step of the way! Please consider making a donation to help me reach my fundraising goal. Together, we can create a world free of ALS!