*2020 update...
Sadly our Dad passed away November 24th 2019. He donated his body strictly to ALS research. We want to honor his wishes to keep helping to find a cure and keep participating in the walk. I hope that we are still able to do as well as last year fundraising for a cure for others. Thank you in advance to all who would like to join our team in memory of Dad and to help others still fighting this disease.

It is very hard for me to say this, but our father was diagnosed with an aggressive form of ALS on December 27th and confirmed January 18th. Our father has been through more than any person should ever have to endure. 10 years ago he was weed eating at a neighbor's home on Warpath and a car came over the curb and he went head first through the windshield. Broke every bone in his face and many other problems. That was July 2009, he had retired from Eastman chemical company in November. My dad never sits still. He recovering from this incident, which they said most people would not, but our dad was in the shape of a much younger person and that still was a miracle. Dad made it. After that he battled multiple surgeries and a few years later started passing out. After trips to the Cleveland clinic we found out he has a rare heart problem called cardiac sarcoidosis. They implanted a defibrillator/ pacemaker and treated it with medication. Several surgeries followed that. For about a year everything was pretty calm and then we were blind sides by ALS. He is my hero now and since the day I was born, so is my mother. The strongest woman I have ever known and best wife and mother always.
I ask that anyone who has been affected by my family to come out and support this walk. My daddy would appreciate it more than anyone. He has always tried to make the world a better place. You can walk with us or you can donate to ALS research, this is not a GoFundMe account. We would love for others with ALS to have some support and some answers. This is the hardest thing I have ever had to say but my daddy is my hero and he deserves so much more than I can say. I am not good with words, like so many are. I just know my parents are the best and have affected many young people. Just give it a thought, donate to ALS research or come walk with us please. Just click on the link. Much love to everyone.
There is nothing more important in my life than this. Thank you for helping me reach my Walk to Defeat ALS(R) fundraising goal! The Walk to Defeat ALS raises funds to support those affected by ALS and to spread awareness of the urgency to find treatments and a cure.

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive, fatal neuromuscular disease that slowly robs the body of its ability to walk, speak, swallow and breathe. ALS can strike anyone, and presently there is no known cause or cure.

That's why I'm walking. To change the statistics. To bring help and hope to those living with the disease. To ensure that no one ever hears the words: "You Have ALS" again.

The past two years have brought incredible advancements in ALS research, expanded access to care for people living with ALS, and enabled legislation that impacts the quality of life of people with ALS and their families.

But, we can't stop now. The key to a cure begins with you.

Please consider walking with me or sponsoring me. With your help, we will be able to make a difference in the lives of people affected by this disease.