East Bay Walk to Defeat ALS October 7, 2012

2012 East Bay Walk to Defeat ALS

Wheelchair-bound patients along with their families and friends will make a one-mile trek in The Walk to Defeat ALS, hoping their steps will make a difference for ALS patients living in the Greater Bay area. Many who Walk have a loved one who is still fighting the deadly disease. Others walk in memory of a loved one who has lost the battle. Many people, without any personal connection, still walk out of a simple concern for those who are suffering with Lou Gehrig's disease.

With only two to five years to live, these patients have an urgent need, and the community is stepping in to fill it by walking for those who can't. The Walk to Defeat ALS is The ALS Association's national signature event in which all funds directly support cutting-edge research, patient care, and public policy. Last year, these walk events raised over $1,000,000 around the State of California for the local chapter.

Location: Heather Farm Park, Walnut Creek, CA

Date: Sunday, October 7, 2012

Time: 9:30 AM Registration, 11:00 AM Walk Start

Official Website: http://alsagoldenwest.org