Thank you for helping me reach my Walk to Defeat ALS(R) fundraising goal! This is an exciting opportunity for us to work together to support those affected by Lou Gehrig's Disease and to spread awareness of the urgency to find treatments and a cure.

I am putting in a team for Team Garceau/Leonard because I have had too many family that has been impacted by this disease. Those who know me know the history I have with ALS. For those who do not know, my Mother Flo Garceau and Aunt Doris Leonard were both diagnosed with ALS in the early 2000's. My aunt passed away in 2003 and my mother in 2005. In January 2015 my brother Gene Garceau started experiencing his first signs of ALS and was officially diagnosed with ALS in December of 2015. My brother passed away September 3, 2019 . My sister Donna was diagnosed in November 2016. She is progressing and I cannot visit her due to this pandemic. My family carries the genetic mutation C9orf72 which causes ALS. There is a lot of research that is going on now and some of the researchers feel a cure for especially the genetic ALS should be within reach in 5 years. Despite this, more funds are needed to help aide community programs, patient programs and research.

I am participating to honor my sister and in memory of my mother, brother and aunt in the Walk to Defeat ALS(R) to do my part in the fight against Lou Gehrig's Disease

Please consider walking with me or sponsoring me. With your help, we will be able to make a difference in the lives of people affected by this disease. 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 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 though support is bringing researchers closer to an answer. In the mean time it costs an average of $200,000 a year to provide the care ALS patients need. Help make a difference and donate or join a walk today.

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