INDIANAPOLIS — Hundreds of survivors and supporters walked Saturday to bring attention to ALS.
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a disease which is extremely rare and causes eventual loss of the ability to walk, talk and breathe.
Those with ALS have approximately two to five years to live from their diagnosis, and there is no known current cause or cure for ALS.
According to Connie Simpson with the ALS Association, it is approximately $250,000 a year to pay for ALS care and equipment, excluding the cost of medications.
As of 11:30 a.m. Saturday, more than $135,000 had been raised for the event.
The Walk to Defeat ALS started at 10 a.m. at the Indiana State Fairgrounds (Celebration Park).
13News' Gina Glaros emceed the event and participated in the walk.
