This summer, my family will participate in the Walk to End ALS for the 12th year in honour of my dad, Ralph. It’s hard to believe it has already been 11 years since we lost him to this devastating disease.

Over the years, ALS has taken so much from families like ours — precious time, milestones, and memories. My dad has missed weddings, celebrations, and everyday moments that should have been shared together.

But through research, advocacy, and the incredible support of donors, there have also been meaningful advancements in ALS treatment and care, bringing hope to patients and caregivers who continue this fight every day.

We walk to honour my dad’s memory, to support families currently facing ALS, and to help fund the breakthroughs still needed to one day end this disease for good.

Any donation, big or small, truly makes a difference. Thank you for supporting our family and this important cause.

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!