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Thousands of participants enjoyed perfect weather Saturday for the five kilometres Walk for ALS in support of people and families living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease.
Participants of all ages set out from the War Museum on Vimy Place at 11 a.m., headed west towards the Rémic Rapids area.
The westbound Sir John A. Macdonald Parkway was closed for the event.
The local ALS group had set a target of $250,000 target for the fundraising event.
The ALS society notes that more than 1,000 people in Ontario have the condition, “many of whom are in the prime of their lives.” They estimate that cost of equipment and other care costs can exceed $200,000 per person over the course of the disease. Most of these costs are not covered by government funding or private insurance.
This year’s lead walker was Carol Skinner, ALS Canada ambassador and ALS client. She has become well-known for her blog, Live Laugh Love with Carol.
The local ALS group had set a target of $250,000 target for the fundraising event.
Marchers take to the Parkway to raise funds in the fight against ALS, or Lou Gehrig's disease.
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Participants of all ages set out from the War Museum on Vimy Place at 11 a.m., headed west towards the Rémic Rapids area.
The westbound Sir John A. Macdonald Parkway was closed for the event.
The local ALS group had set a target of $250,000 target for the fundraising event.
The ALS society notes that more than 1,000 people in Ontario have the condition, “many of whom are in the prime of their lives.” They estimate that cost of equipment and other care costs can exceed $200,000 per person over the course of the disease. Most of these costs are not covered by government funding or private insurance.
This year’s lead walker was Carol Skinner, ALS Canada ambassador and ALS client. She has become well-known for her blog, Live Laugh Love with Carol.
The local ALS group had set a target of $250,000 target for the fundraising event.
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Five-year-old Aubrey Hart on her father Gord Hart's shoulders walked for a friends mother who passed away from ALS.Ashley Fraser/Postmedia Ashley Fraser/Postmedia
This year's Lead Walker was Carol Skinner, ALS Canada ambassador walking with her husband Travis and her Live Love Laugh team. Ashley Fraser/Postmedia Ashley Fraser/Postmedia
Victoria Hacker who was walking in support of a family friend, stands listening to the speeches prior to the ALS walk Saturday morning. Ashley Fraser/Postmedia
Six-year-old Sophia Bertrand was at the walk in support of her great grandpa who battled ALS. Ashley Fraser/Postmedia
Natali Senechal, whose husband and father both battled ALS, stands with her daughter Sophi, eight. Ashley Fraser/Postmedia
Speeches at Saturdays 5 km "WALK for ALS" Ashley Fraser/Postmedia
Lead Walker Carol Skinner, ALS Canada ambassador walking with her husband Travis and her Live Love Laugh team, behind a military band. Ashley Fraser/Postmedia Ashley Fraser/Postmedia
The annual 5 km "WALK for ALS" took place at the Canadian War Museum in support of those effected by amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), commonly known as Lou Gehrig's disease Saturday June 10, 2017. This year's Lead Walker was Carol Skinner, ALS Canada ambassador walking with her husband Travis and her Live Love Laugh team. Ashley Fraser/Postmedia Ashley Fraser/Postmedia
The annual 5 km "WALK for ALS" took place at the Canadian War Museum in support of those effected by amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), commonly known as Lou Gehrig's disease Saturday June 10, 2017. Ashley Fraser/Postmedia Ashley Fraser/Postmedia
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