In August of 2023, my mother, Joy DiCosimo was diagnosed with ALS. The journey to the diagnosis wasn't easy and the progression of her disease has been rapid. We know first hand how important it is for those seeking support to be able to have access to the necessary equipment, medical appointments and personal support for those with ALS. 

Joy is a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend. She has always been our family's number one caretaker and is very passionate about raising awareness for illnesses that we all have battled. Joy has constantly sought out ways for how she can help others even in this time of her own struggle. That is why we are taking part in the 'Walk to End ALS', to bring awareness to this disease, fund for a cure and be able to provide support to others and their families who are going through the same journey as us. 

This summer we will be participating in the ALS Canada Walk to End ALS. Now more than ever, the ALS community needs our support to provide hope and help to families affected by ALS. 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. Please consider supporting our team and donating towards this important cause.

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 Ontario – like home visits and support groups – as well as necessary medical equipment like hospital beds, wheelchairs, stairlifts 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. The ALS Canada Research Program is the only national dedicated source of funding for ALS research across Canada. 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 our team in making a difference. Please consider donating to our team fundraising page as we work toward a world free of ALS.

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