Renee was diagnosed with ALS in August 2024 and passed away just three months later. Her symptoms had started earlier in the year with slurred speech and general weakness. In less than four months, she had lost the ability to speak and had little to no movement in her limbs.

We were fortunate to see her often during that time, but each visit brought a noticeable decline. As soon as her speech began to slur and her body weakened, she started multiple therapies and medications aimed at easing the symptoms, but nothing brought relief.

I’ve said this many times, but the only word I can find to describe watching her decline is brutal. Brutal for her, as her body failed her. Brutal for Woody, as his world began to crumble. Brutal for Daniel, who took on the role of caregiver for both of his parents. Brutal for everyone who loved her.

There is currently no cure for ALS. That’s one of the reasons we walk: to raise money in hopes of finding a cure. We walk to bring awareness to this devastating disease, to support families, and to remind them that they’re not alone.

We hope you’ll join us in walking, in giving, and in fighting back against ALS.
To help maximize your donation, the family is matching your donation up to a combined total of $1,000.  Thank you for your consideration.