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About Us
Who are the Chew Walkas?
The Chew Walkas were formed in Spring 2023 to support our friend Drew in raising money and awareness in his fight against ALS. The team is made up of Drew's family, friends, disaster team mates, fellow runners, old and new acquaintances and many other folks we've met along they way as we continue our efforts. Will you be the newest Chew Walka?
LEARN MORE ABOUT ALS
Below is some information from the ALS Association
ALS, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord.
There is no cure for ALS yet.
French neurologist Jean-Martin Charcot discovered ALS in 1869. While ALS can affect anyone, anywhere, at any time, there are two different ways cases are categorized.
- For about 90% of all cases, there’s no known family history of the disease or presence of a genetic mutation linked to ALS.
- For 5-10% of all cases, there’s a known family history of the disease. This is often called familial ALS.
In families with familial ALS, there is a 50% chance each offspring will inherit the gene mutation and may develop the disease.
For unknown reasons, military veterans are more likely to be diagnosed with the disease than the general public.
About Drew
Drew is who brings us all together here.
A little bit about Drew's story: He first started having symptoms in April 2021 and was officially diagnosed in May 2022.
The path of ALS is a bit different for everyone, but some things are common: muscle weakness, difficulty with daily activities, and walking. Eventually, the muscles that help us swallow and breathe are impacted.
So here we are. Fundraising, raising awareness, and helping find a cure! Our team is committed to raising money to support people in our community with ALS and spread awareness of the urgency to find treatments and a cure.
Please consider joining our team in the Walk to Defeat ALS or choose a team member from the list and donate to our cause.