Thank you from Marty's Minions, for helping us reach our fundraising goal! This team was created in memory of Martin Lipson, who passed away on April 27, 2020 from ALS. We walk in his memory, and for all those affected by this unforgiving disease.

Our dad/grandpa/husband/brother/friend was one of a kind. Never one to miss out on his daily exercise routine, he was known to enjoy 'a little libation', and a good cigar. He was very knowledgeable, well read in many subjects, and someone you could always turn to for advice. A lover of debate, history, and current events, he was never shy about offering his opinion. He was an Ophthalmologist by trade, a profession he excelled at, for over 40 years.

Starting around 2018, Marty began having trouble with his foot and leg. His daily morning walks started to become more difficult by the day, and he started noticing a 'drop foot'. He had a few surgeries to try to correct the 'issues' at hand, but the problems persisted, and continued to get worse. After a long period of 'mobility issues', he finally heard what he knew deep in his heart, and the words he dreaded most: You have ALS.

Hearing the words 'You have ALS' is something no one is ever prepared for. Very little is known about this disease, there are few treatments, and there is no cure. In other words, the diagnosis is most often followed by a complete feeling of hopelessness. That is why it is important to support the ALS Association. They not only raise awareness and funding for research, they provide guidance, and a sense of community, when you need it most. The ALS Association helped us when we were scared, struggling, and lost. Now it is our turn to help them.

Together we can make a difference in the lives of those affected by ALS. Our team is committed to raising money to support people in our community with ALS and spread awareness of the urgency to find treatments and a cure. Please consider joining our team in the Walk to Defeat ALS(R) or choose a team member from the list and donate to our cause.

WHY WE NEED YOUR HELP

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.

That's why we're participating in the Walk to Defeat ALS. To bring hope. To raise awareness. To provide resources and services to families free of charge. To help unlock the mystery of ALS and find the key to treatments a cure. Will you join us?

ABOUT ALS

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. Presently there is no known cause of the disease, yet it still costs loved ones an average of $250,000 a year to provide the care people living with ALS and their families need. Join the movement to provide help and hope today!