Our dad, Ken Lindahl, was diagnosed with ALS in March of this year.  You may know this progressive neuromuscular disease as Lou Gehrig's disease.  

In the short time since his diagnosis, our family has sought to learn everything we can about the disease, and we're very grateful to the doctors and students at Emory who are helping us navigate through this difficult adventure.  

As of now, there is sadly no cure for ALS, but we soldier on.  One important way we can advocate and bring attention to this disease and venture toward a cure is through Walk ALS Georgia, which raises awareness and money to support Georgians living with ALS. 

Our Dad, Ken Lindahl, chose a life of service to students in Michigan and Georgia, heading up the Fine Arts Department at Brookwood High School for many years.  The hours he put in backstage and behind the scenes building sets, running sound, and focusing lights for young actors serves as an apt metaphor for what we as a family and community can now do for him; shine a light of gratitude on him, though he would never seek it out for himself.

We are walking so that, one day, when Georgians hear the words, “You have ALS,” it will no longer mean that they likely will die within two to five years. I am walking so that Georgians living with ALS today know that they are not alone. I’m walking to assure that when they need help, they will be able to get it from ALS United of Georgia. I am walking to give them hope.

 You may not know anyone with ALS, but you do know me, and I am asking for your support. Will you please consider joining me to make strides in the fight against ALS? You can join our team or make a gift to support our team. Either way, with your help, we can enhance the lives of people living with ALS, every day until we find a cure.