Welcome to the Walk to Defeat ALS^TM!

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What is the Walk to Defeat ALS^TM?

The Walk to Defeat ALS^TM is the The ALS Association's national signature event.  Each year, over 65,000 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 eighth year, approximately 150 Walks will be held around the country in 2008.

We are proud to announce that in 2007 the DC/MD/VA Chapter Walks raised over $1.28 million, proving to be our most successful Walk season to date.  This year our goal is to raise $1.3 million for continued programs and services.

We need your help to achieve this goal!

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 services programs and cutting-edge research.  By participating in area Walks, both walkers and donors directly impact the lives of those affected by ALS as well as spread awareness for this devastating disease and the urgent need to find treatments and a cure.  Walking is a great, visible way to tell others that you support the fight against ALS. 

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!

Joining a Walk to Defeat ALS^TM is quick and easy.  There is no fee to participate in a Walk.  All you have to do is register by completing an online registration form.  Upon completing the online registration, The ALS Association will provide you with your own "My Walk Center" webpage on which you can tell your personal story, recruit team member, solicit and track donations.