The ALS Association – DC/MD/VA Chapter is looking for runners for the Norfolk Half Marathon on November 13, 2011.
Runners who select to run as a representative of the ALS Association - DC/MD/VA Chapter will be given an online fundraising site to raise money to fight ALS while they train for the half marathon. There will be activities taking place all weekend, including children's activities, so this is a great opportunity for a family weekend in the Norfolk/Virginia Beach area - a great place to visit!
To register please visit www.FreedomMarathon.org, register as a runner and selected ALS Association - DC/MD/VA Chapter as your charity of choice. Then register on our One Dollar Difference website to start fundraising: http://web.alsa.org/site/TR/3rdParty/DCMDVA?team_id=206837&pg=team&fr_id=7530
ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease, is a fatal motor-neuron disease that leads to paralysis and eventually death. There is no known cause or cure for the disease and once diagnosed there is a 2-5 year expected life span. The ALS Association - DC/MD/VA Chapter provides care and support for over 510 people living with ALS (PALS) in the Maryland, Virginia, and DC area. Our services include home medical equipment (wheelchairs, hospital beds, walkers etc.), social worker visits, transportation and respite grants, support groups, communication devices and more. The services we provide are given to PALS completely FREE of charge through the support and fundraising that events such as the half marathon generate. Your support is greatly appreciated.
If you are interested in participating or if you have any questions please contact Amy Robinson at 301-978-9855 ext. 207 or ARobinson@ALSinfo.org.
