https://alsadotorg.wordpress.com/2018/05/25/donna-boring-laughing-it-is/

This is what I shared in The House of Representatives. This is real. This is raw. This is me. This is my story.~~

My name is Donna Boring and I was diagnosed with ALS when I was 37 years old. I was recently divorced and unsure of my future. My children were 7,13 and 17 years old at the time. I walked around in a fog for months.

This disease has robbed me of teaching my daughters normal things like how to style their hair and do their make up. 
There was no more riding bikes, shooting hoops or playing at the park. Now it was time for doctors appointments and rearranging the furniture so that I could use adaptive equipment in the house.

Please consider walking with me or sponsoring me. With your help, we will be able to make a difference in the lives of people affected by this disease. 

Why We Need Your Help

Often referred to as Lou Gehrig's Disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive, fatal neuromuscular disease that slowly robs the body of its ability to walk, speak, swallow and breathe. The life expectancy of an ALS patient averages 2 to 5 years from the time of diagnosis.

Every 90 minutes a person in this country is diagnosed with ALS and every 90 minutes another person will lose their battle against this disease. ALS occurs throughout the world with no racial, ethnic, or socioeconomic boundaries.

This crippling disease can strike anyone. Presently there is no known cause of the disease though support is bringing researchers closer to an answer. In the mean time it costs an average of $200,000 a year to provide the care ALS patients need. Help make a difference and donate or join a walk today.

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