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Running for a Reason: Two Families, One Mission Against ALS

Houston, Texas- In the face of adversity, two families have emerged in the fight against Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). The Kathmann/Patina Family and the Julien/Richter family share a common thread: both families have a sibling battling ALS. Their journey is...

A Journey of Love and Resilience: Navigating Life with ALS

Houston, Texas- Amongst the warmth of a close-knit family resides a charismatic woman whose journey with ALS has become an inspiring testament to love, resilience, and the unwavering support of family and friends. Andrea Allen is a wife with a loving husband of 32...

2023 Walk to Defeat ALS

A Week of Challenges!   Go big or go home! That’s how we roll in Texas. We have a week full of challenges to help inspire you for this year's Walk to Defeat ALS! Monday - Registration challenge - Recruit team members, the winner of this challenge will receive a...

It’s Fall and We’re Ready to Walk & Roll

September 22 is the first official day of fall and you know what that means? It's almost time for the annual Walk to Defeat ALS - a community celebration of HOPE across the state of Texas. We walk to celebrate those who are bravely fighting ALS and to honor the legacy...
Lluvia Alzate: A Beacon of Hope

Lluvia Alzate: A Beacon of Hope

The annual Miss Houston pageant is full of glitz and glam, but for Lluvia Alzate, the event was about much more than...

Running to Do More

Running to Do More

Craig Julien never chose to run, running was always a means to an end. In junior high, he ran to stay in shape for...

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When a Walk Becomes a Run

When a Walk Becomes a Run

  The Walk to Defeat ALS is a favored celebration of hope that takes place in Texas every October. For many, it is a...

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