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2008 Walks to Defeat ALS^TM!

Where Can I Walk?

2008 Woodbridge Walk to Defeat ALS     Sunday, May 4, 2008 2008 Long Branch Walk to Defeat ALS    Saturday, May 10, 2008 2008 New York City Walk to Defeat ALS     Saturday, May 17, 2008 2008 Saddle Brook Walk to Defeat ALS     Sunday, June 8, 2008 2008 Westchester Walk to Defeat ALS    Sunday, June 29, 2008 2008 Long Island Walk to Defeat ALS    Saturday, September 27, 2008

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What is the Walk to Defeat ALS^TM?

The Walk to Defeat ALSTM is The ALS Association's national signature event.  Each year, over 100,000 people including ALS patients, families, friends and corporate leaders join together to raise funds in support of The Association’s cutting-edge research and community-based patient services programs.  Now in its ninth year, approximately 150 Walks will be held around the country. We are proud to announce that in 2007 the Greater New York Chapter Walks raised over $1.6 million, proving to be our most successful Walk season to date.  This year our goal is to raise $1.7 million for continued programs and services on a local and national level.

Join Bob Costas in support of the Walk. Click here to see the Walk PSA.

Why Walk?
Every 90 minutes a person in this country is diagnosed with ALS and every 90 minutes another person will lose his or her life from the disease. The Walk to Defeat ALS^TM offers an exciting, empowering opportunity for patients, family members, friends, companies and organizations across the country to raise significant funds to support comprehensive patient service programs and cutting-edge research. 

1. The life expectancy of an ALS patient averages two to five years from the time of diagnosis.

2. Every 90 minutes someone in this country is diagnosed with ALS, and every 90 minutes another person will lose their battle against this disease.

3. ALS can strike anyone.  Presently there is no known cause of the disease.  Someone you know or love may die from ALS unless a cure is found.

4. Caring for a loved one with ALS costs on average of $200,000 each year. 

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Count Me In!
Anyone and everyone can become part of the fight against Lou Gehrig's Disease by joining a local Walk to Defeat ALS^TM. All Walk routes are wheelchair accessible and Walk Day activities include something for all ages!