Lake Quannapowitt event benefits ALS research
WAKEFIELD — Walkers are signing up for the 23rd annual Walk of Hope for ALS, a 3.5-mile walk around Lake Quannapowitt in Wakefield to benefit The Angel Fund for ALS Research, on Saturday, September 7.
The walk begins with registration at 9 a.m. followed by the start of the walk at 11 a.m. The release of doves in honor of those living with ALS and those who have lost their courageous to the disease will be held prior to the start of the walk.
The Angel Fund for ALS Research is a nonprofit charity dedicated to supporting the ALS research of Dr. Robert Brown, Jr. and his team at UMass Chan Medical School in Worcester. ALS, more commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease, is a progressive, always fatal neuromuscular disease which leads to muscle weakness and as it progresses, results in total paralysis and the inability to speak and swallow while the mind and senses remain intact.
Walkers of all abilities are encouraged to participate as individuals or as a team. To register as a walker or to register a team, log-on to The Angel Fund website at www.theangelfund.org or call the organization at 781-245-7070.
In addition to the walk around Lake Quannapowitt, the event includes activities and refreshments for all registered walkers. Kings Bowl of Lynnfield, an annual supporter of the walk, will again provide refreshments for registered walkers, as will Main Street Grille and Taphouse, and Shaw’s of Wakefield.
The Angel Fund will also honor those who have ALS and those who have lost their battle with the disease with the Faces of ALS®. Any participating team or individual who would like to honor a loved one with a poster along the walkway should send a high-resolution photo to theangelfundals@gmail.com by September 1st.
Donations to the Angel Fund for ALS Research can also be made online, or can be sent to The Angel Fund, 649 Main Street, Wakefield, MA 01880. All donations should be made payable to The Angel Fund for ALS Research. Walkers are encouraged to create their own webpage to raise money online. Registered walkers can create their page at https://secure.frontstream.com/walk-of-hope-for-als-2024.
Sponsorship opportunities are also available. Information about sponsorship opportunities can also be obtained on the website, www.theangelfund.org, or by calling 781-245-7070.
