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Save the Date- Our next Walk to D'feet ALS is Sunday, October 5th, 2008
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Register for the 2008 Walk!
We are Paul Carey, 17, and Christian Carey, 15 ...
We are "two brothers on a mission!" ...
Click here to see a video clip promoting our cause! That mission is to help find a cure for a fatal disease that our mom, Lorri (Knox) Carey, was diagnosed with at the age of 38, ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis). After our mom was diagnosed with ALS in May of 2004, we established Kids4Cure as our platform to raise money and awareness for this fatal disease in hopes of finding a cure.
When our mom told us that ALS is a fatal disease with no known cure and that ALS usually takes the lives of patients in just 2-5 years, we knew we needed to do something. We could not just sit back and watch. ALS, more commonly known as "Lou Gehrig's Disease," is a fatal, neurodegenerative disease that attacks nerve cells and pathways in the brain and spinal cord. When these cells die, voluntary muscle control and movement dies with them. Patients in the later stages of the disease are totally paralyzed, yet in most cases, their minds remain sharp and alert. Our 2004 Kids4Cure Walk to D'feet ALS walk team established new national records of raising nearly $80,000 and drawing 550 walkers. Our 2005 Kids4Cure walk team raised $78,000, and hosted 400 walkers. After the 2007 walk, we had raised over $235,000. Even though to date we have now raised over $235,000 for ALS research and patient services, we will not stop until a cure is found. For the 5th year, we will co-captain the Kids4Cure team in the Walk to D'feet ALS. As we enter our mother's fifth year of affliction we know the constant support of family and friends has undoubtedly helped her beat the odds. For this love we are forever grateful. We have established a goal for this 5th Anniversary Walk to raise $55,555. It is time to find a cure. We would like to see all of our past team members return this year, and in order to reach a record size,
we ask that you try and bring 5 friends along with you.
If you are unable to walk with us Oct. 5 at Winton Woods, please consider being a "virtual walker".
Please know that ALS can strike anyone. Every day, an average of 15 people are newly diagnosed with ALS - more than 5,000 people per year. As many as 30,000 Americans may currently be affected by ALS. Thank you for your generosity in helping us find a cure for this devastating disease! Paul and Christian Carey
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