As many of you know, I have worked with ALS United of Georgia for over a decade. During this time, I've had the honor and privilege of knowing hundreds of families who have been diagnosed with this devastating disease. We have lost many of these ALS Heroes, most recently, my dear friend Pam Grayboff - who was an inspiration to so many as she raised over $250,000 for ALS Georgia during the 6 years after her diagnosis. 

Pam is the perfect example of many of the families I have come to know... when faced with devastating news, they turn around and bring light and joy into the world. They do whatever they can to make a difference for others. We should all be more like Pam. 

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive neuromuscular disease that slowly robs a person of the ability to walk, speak, swallow, and breathe. It can strike anyone and, although there has been a lot of advancements in ALS research, we still don’t know what causes it. An ALS diagnosis is fatal because there is no cure.

I am 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.