This will be my second DC Walk to Defeat ALS on October 13, 2018. I walk in memory of my cousin, Bryan Pierce, who was diagnosed with ALS in December, 2016. He passed away just six short months later on June 10th, 2016 due to ALS related complications--less than a month after his 50th birthday. Bryan leaves behind two amazing kids who are heartbroken that he was taken away from them so soon. They and all of us miss Bryan dearly. He fought his disease fiercely, but in the end, ALS took him in the prime of his life.

ALS is a terrible disease. Perhaps one of the most terrible. Unfortunately, it is currently a death sentence to anyone who is diagnosed with it. Every 90 minutes someone is diagnosed with ALS — it robs a person of the ability to walk, speak, eat, and eventually breathe. And what’s even worse is that right now, there’s no cure.

Even though the recent Ice Bucket Challenge was a huge success, we still need to raise more money to make sure we figure out how to defeat this horrible disease so that it doesn't take the lives of any more men and women in the prime of their life like my cousin Bryan.

The past two years have brought incredible advancements in ALS research, expanded access to care for ALS patients, and enabled legislation that impacts the quality of life of patients and their families. WE CAN'T STOP NOW!

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.

Why We Need Your Help

Often referred to as Lou Gehrig's Disease, 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 an ALS patient averages 2 to 5 years from the time of diagnosis.

Every 90 minutes a person in this country is diagnosed with ALS and every 90 minutes another person will lose their battle against this disease. ALS occurs throughout the world with no racial, ethnic, or socioeconomic boundaries.

This crippling disease can strike anyone. Presently there is no known cause of the disease though support is bringing researchers closer to an answer. In the mean time it costs an average of $200,000 a year to provide the care ALS patients need. Help make a difference and donate or join a walk today.

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