At any given time, roughly 60 to 80 people across Nova Scotia live with ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis), a debilitating and often fatal disease that attacks the body’s nervous system.
Which is why on Saturday, June 2nd (2018), the ALS Society of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia will be holding a fundraiser in Lunenburg called the “Walk Strong for ALS” event.
Money raised goes toward support for those living with ALS and their families.
“We loan, free of charge, power wheelchairs that cost $35,000, breathing equipment, communication equipment, hospital beds, anything that helps people with ALS live their best lives as well as they can, as long as they can,” says Kim Carter, President & CEO of the ALS Society of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia.
While the number of people across the province living with ALS may be low, the impact of the disease is huge.
The South Shore Walk for ALS takes place at the Lunenburg Curling Club (21 Green Street, Lunenburg, NS) with registration at 11:00am followed by the walk at 12:00pm.
The month of June is ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) Awareness Month and on Saturday, the South Shore will Walk Strong to help put some hope into the disease that is ALS.
Above Photo: Participants from the 2017 Walk for ALS. (Photo Contributed by the ALS Cociety of New Brunswick & Nova Scotia, used with permission).
Story by Craig Power
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