ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease) affects as many as 30,000 people in the US. A progressive neuromuscular disease, ALS causes gradual total paralysis and robs patients of the ability to move, eat, speak and even breathe unassisted.
The average life expectancy of a person with ALS is two to five years from time of diagnosis. With recent advances in research and improved medical care, many patients are living longer, more productive lives.
ALS occurs throughout the world with no racial, ethnic, or socioeconomic boundaries. ALS can strike anyone. Every single American is threatened by this disease.
About ShopToDefeatALS
When you click from ShopToDefeatALS.com to make a purchase, these participating merchants pay a percentage of each sale (an average of 8%) to The ALS Association of Oregon SW/Washington, fighting ALS / Lou Gehrig's disease.
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With the site just barely launched, your shopping has earned the ALS Association over $250. Help us push this number into the thousands this Holiday season!
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