On Sept. 21, people living with ALS, family members, friends, caregivers, and others affected by ALS will gather at Indiana State Fairgrounds Celebration Park, 1202 E. 38th St., Indianapolis, for the 2024 Walk to Defeat ALS Indiana. Check-in will begin at 8 a.m. followed by a 10 a.m. start time.
ALS, often called Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a progressive neurodegenerative disease affecting nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. It gradually robs people of the ability to walk, move, talk, swallow, and eventually breathe. ALS has no known cause or cure, and the community is coming together to make ALS livable for everyone, everywhere.
Hundreds of people will rally together at Walk to Defeat ALS to fuel the ALS Association’s mission and support people living with ALS in the region. Many who participate have a loved one who is battling ALS while others walk in memory of a loved one who has lost their fight. Some participate simply because they want to make ALS a livable disease for everyone, everywhere while a cure is tirelessly sought.
“Our Walk to Defeat ALS events bring the ALS community together, providing hope and inspiration for those impacted by ALS,” ALS Association President & CEO Calaneet Balas said. “Thanks to your generosity and support, we can fund global research, nationwide advocacy efforts, and local care services. All of these efforts are critical to making ALS livable until we can find a cure.”
Walk to Defeat ALS is the No. 1 way to unite and support people affected by ALS in your community. Register at WalkToDefeatALS.org. Registered participants who raise $100 or more receive a commemorative T-shirt.
About the ALS Association
The ALS Association is the largest philanthropic funder of ALS research in the world. The Association funds global research collaborations, assists people with ALS and their families through its nationwide network of care and certified clinical care centers, and advocates for better public policies for people with ALS. The ALS Association is working to make ALS a livable disease while urgently searching for new treatments and a cure. For more information about the ALS Association, visit als.org.