According to the Orange County Register an estimated 1,600 people paraded around William R. Mason Regional Park on Saturday with signs and banners bearing the names of friends and family afflicted with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.
Lou Gehrig first brought national and international attention to the disease in 1939 when he abruptly retired from baseball after being diagnosed with ALS. Most commonly, the disease strikes people between the ages of 40 and 70, and as many as 30,000 Americans have the disease at any given time.
The 13th annual 5K walk, sponsored by ALS Association Orange County Chapter, was organized to let people show support for loved ones living with the fatal neuromuscular disease and honor those lost to it.
The Laker Girls responded present to show their support! It was a memorable moment especially went they jumped on stage and showed us their moves!
It was a successful event as the initial goal was to raised $165K, and by the end of the walk, the amount of $210K was proudly announced.
This event wouldn't have been possible without the great staff of The ALS Association Orange County Chapter' staff: Jared M. Mullins-Executive Director, Natalie Villegas-Patient Services & Denise Greek-Walk & ePhilanthropy Coordinator.
