This summer we will be participating in the Walk to End ALS in honour of Brian Cava. Now more than ever, the ALS community needs our support to provide hope and help to families affected by ALS/MND. That’s why we're joining thousands of others, a part of a passionate and motivated community to “walk” in celebration of hope and a world free of ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease. Please consider supporting us and donating towards this important cause.

Brian Cava was diagnosed with ALS at the age of 47 in June 2009. He passed away at the age of 48 on June 2nd, 2010. He was a loving father, husband, son, and so much more to everyone who knew him. Not only that, but he took pride in being a huge part of his community and is missed by everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. His wish was that his family and friends would always continue to fundraise and raise awareness so "no other family would have to go through what his family went through". His family would have been lost without the constant support of the ALS Society of Manitoba. This year the Walk to End ALS will be held on the 14th anniversary of his passing on June 2nd, 2024, at Assiniboine Park. His family will be present at the walk and warmly invites anyone who is able to come and join our team for the walk, share memories, and carry his wish on for the 14th year in a row. 

 Your support will help to:

• create a better day-to-day reality for people and families living with ALS by providing community-based support throughout Manitoba - like home visits and support groups – as well as necessary medical equipment like wheelchairs, lift chairs, mobility aids and other items that increase safety in the home, at no cost to those who need them.
• further scientific progress by investing in the ALS Canada Research Program, which funds promising ALS research. This program provides peer-reviewed grants to researchers whose work has the greatest potential to advance the field of ALS. There’s been more progress made in ALS research in the last five years than over the last century – we need to keep building on this momentum.

 Join us in making a difference. Please consider donating to this fundraising page as we work towards a world free of ALS/MND.

Your support is needed now more than ever - we are stronger together!

Thank you! 

Kaitlyn Cava (Brian Cava's daughter)