By Josh Hall (Twitter: @Vancan19)

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

Walk to End ALS raises more than $70,000 in Red Deer

Jun 16, 2019 | 2:50 PM

The Walk to End ALS took place in a number of Alberta cities over the weekend.

At Great Chief Park in Red Deer, the event raised over $70,000 for research and programming for patients.

Marni Halwas, Manager, Communications & Fundraising, ALS Society of Alberta, says the disease can strike any person at any age.

“Sixty per cent of funds are allocated to client support services, and that includes our equipment loan program,” says Halwas.

“Forty per cent goes to ALS research in Canada, which is conducted across the country, including at the University of Calgary and University of Alberta.

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According to Halwas, 90 per cent of ALS cases are unknown, and the average life expectancy post-diagnosis is only two to five years.

There are approximately 2000-3000 Canadians living with ALS.

More information is at ALSAB.ca.