WAKEFIELD – The Walk for Hope for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is returning for its 24th year with a 3.5 mile walk around Lake Quannapowitt in Wakefield to benefit The Angel Fund for ALS Research on Saturday, Sept. 6.
The walk begins with registration at 9 a.m. The walk begins at 11 a.m. There will be a release of doves in honor of those living with ALS and those who have lost their lives to the disease held prior to the start of the walk.
The Angel Fund for ALS Research is a nonprofit charity dedicated to supporting the ALS research of Dr. Robert Brown, Jr. and his team at UMass Chan Medical School in Worcester. ALS is a progressive, always fatal, neuromuscular disease which leads to muscle weakness – and as it progresses, the disease results in total paralysis and the inability to speak and swallow, while the mind and senses remain intact.
Walkers of all abilities are being encouraged to participate either as individuals or as a team. To register, visit The Angel Fund’s website at theangelfund.org or call the organization at (781) 245-7070.
The event also includes activities and refreshments for all registered walkers. Kings Bowl of Lynnfield, an annual supporter of the walk, will once again be providing refreshments for registered walkers, as will Shaws of Wakefield.
Donations to The Angel Fund for ALS Research can also be made online or directly sent to The Angel Fund at 649 Main Street, Wakefield, MA 01880. All donations should be made payable to The Angel Fund for ALS Research.
Walkers are encouraged to create their own webpage to raise money online; this can be done via The Angel Fund’s website.
For more information about the walk, visit theangelfund.org/project/walk-of-hope/ or call (781) 245-7070.
