This will be my second year participating in the Walk to End ALS in memory of my dad, one of the greatest men I’ve ever known. He was the kind of person who would drop everything to help someone in need and would give the shirt off his back without hesitation. I miss him every single day.

ALS is a devastating disease, and watching someone you love slowly deteriorate while remaining mentally aware is something I wouldn’t wish on anyone. It was the most difficult experience our family has ever faced. This disease robbed us of precious time with my dad and changed our lives forever.

I will continue to walk, advocate, and raise funds in his memory in the hope that one day a cure will be found, so that no other person or family has to endure the heartbreak that ALS causes.

Thank you so much for your support and for any contribution, no matter how small. It truly means so much to our family.

Your support will help to:

• 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.
• Create a better day-to-day reality for people and families living with ALS by providing community-based services throughout Ontario. This includes support groups, virtual programming, and information resources, which are all critical in improving the quality of life for people living with and affected by ALS.

Join our team in making a difference. Please consider donating to our team fundraising page as we work toward a world free of ALS.

United, we are stronger together!