2024 Walk to Defeat ALS Western Maryland

EVENT INFORMATION
2024 Walk to Defeat ALS Western Maryland
Date: Saturday, September 28, 2024
Time: Walk Check-in: 9:00 AM; Walk Start: 10:00 AM
Location: Baker Park, 121 N Bentz St, Frederick, MD 21701
Walk to Defeat ALS is the #1 way to unite and support people affected by ALS in your community.
Join us for an event near you today and register at www.als.org/WalkWMaryland. Registered
participants who raise $100 or more receive a commemorative t-shirt.

On September 28, people living with ALS, family
members, friends, caregivers, and others affected by ALS will gather at Baker Park for the 2024 Walk
to Defeat ALS Western Maryland. 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 our 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 believe
in the power of community and want to make a difference for those impacted by ALS.

“Our Walk to Defeat ALS events bring the ALS community together, providing hope and inspiration for
those impacted by ALS. 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.” said Calaneet Balas, president and CEO of the ALS Association.

With only two to five years to live, individuals living with ALS have an urgent need, and the community
is stepping in to fill it by participating for those who cannot. Walk to Defeat ALS® is the ALS
Association’s signature event and funds directly support innovative research, care services, and
advocacy efforts.