Lou Gehrig's Disease (ALS)

ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease, is a progressive and fatal neuromuscular disease that robs the body of its ability to walk, speak, swallow and breathe.

ALS can strike anyone. Every 90 minutes someone in the U.S. is diagnosed with ALS and every 90 minutes another person will lose their battle against this disease.

My sister-in-law, Amy Gaillard, lost her grandfather Lester Brown to ALS at the age of 81. He was diagnosed in 2007 and died on May 12, 2008. ALS took away Grandpa Brown's mobility, independence and hope the last year of his life.

Amy and three other members of Grandpa Brown's family (Chad Brown, Christopher Brown, and Deb Pearson) will walk as a team in memory of Lester Brown on September 13, 2008 in the "Walk Because You Can Walk to Defeat ALS".

With your help, ALS can get more funding and more research to find a cure for this disease. Your tax-deductible donations go directly to the ALS Association and are used locally. Your contribution will make a difference in the lives of people affected by ALS.

You can support Team Lester directly even after the walk in September is over by visiting their team web page. Or visit the ALS website, Minnesota Chapter, to make a general donation or get more information.

Thank you!

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