I will be walking in this year's ALS walk at Sloan's Lake on October 6.

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive, fatal neuromuscular disease that slowly robs the body of its ability to walk, speak, swallow and breathe. The life expectancy of a person with ALS averages 2 to 5 years from the time of diagnosis. 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.

Last year the 39 year old daughter of a good friend of mine was diagnosed with ALS.  She is the mother of two children, ages 10 and 7.  Her name is Meghan Kahn and I am walking in her honor.

If you would like to donate to this cause or if you would like to walk with me, I thank you for your support!

Mary Lawlor