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Walk to Defeat ALS was launched in 2000 and is the ALS Association’s largest nationwide fundraising event. It is designed to raise money to find a cure for ALS and to increase The of the disease. The Walk to Defeat ALS has grown, with 150,000 participants nationwide raising more than 18.7 million each year to support the year-round work of The ALS awareness Association. Walk to Defeat ALS Why Walk? the Greater Sacramento Region, the event continues to be a milestone in our community’s effort combat this devastating disease. Since inception, Walk to Defeat ALS participants and sponsors have made this event the In Sacramento Regions most powerful and effective response to ALS. Held in William Land Park, the Walk Defeat ALS empowers patients, friends, families, and the business community to do something about a disease that leaves many feeling powerless. Greater Because it ’ s fun…. 3 Because it offers hope... number of people being diagnosed with ALS in California continues to grow at an alarming rate. The Walk provides support for our most urgent goal—to offer programs and services to ALS patients and their families throughout the Greater Sacramento Region, that includes 24 counties. Without the funds you will personally contribute or collect through your fundraising efforts, The ALS Asso- The Because not provide the services so desperately needed by ALS patients throughout the Greater Sacramento Region. could ciation Because you can….
encourage you to form or join a team. Forming a team contributes to a great Walk experience! It’s easier than it sounds. A Walk to Defeat ALS team can range from We in the Walk at the actual walk site the day of the event, but participate electronically online instead. By becoming a “Virtual Walker” or “Virtual Team,” you are able to donations for yourself or for your Walk online – without the need to be in attendance on Walk Day. collect Potential Donors Acquaintances Accountants Alumni Attorneys Auto Dealerships Banker Business Vendors Clubs CoClubs Co-Workers Dentist Doctors Dry Cleaners Employers Family Fitness Clubs Friends Hair Dressers House of worship Insurance Agents Neighbors Out of state friends & relatives Restaurants Schoolmates Sports Teams Team Up! Start Forming a Team! people to 2,000 people. Invite co-workers, friends, family, club members, business associates, and people from your school and/or place of worship to join you for some great fun to help a great cause. Everyone can benefit from the experience. Team participation allows you a 2 to enjoy each other’s company while pursuing a common goal. People like to belong and be a part of a community. If they see that you and your team have a real bond, they will be attracted to it! chance Virtual Walkers Walk Team” or “ Virtual Walkers” are people who cannot “Virtual A out emails and letters to everyone you know announcing your commitment and inviting them to join you. Include a brochure and a link to your Personal Walk Page! Send up with a phone call or an email to find out who is interested in participating. Ask each person who joins your team to recruit another member. Follow “Each year our family comes together to remember Dad. We celebrate him on Walk Day every year as we continue to hope for a cure..” 4 Redding, Ca. Family,
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