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ALS personally touched Werner when his father Leonard, a successful Winnipeg businessman, died of the disease in 1997.
"I am very proud to be associated with this event and to be able to be a part of finding a cure for this devastating disease," says Werner. "I have seen first hand what this disease does to a person and we must find a cure."
David Cameron, President & CEO of the ALS Society of Canada says, "We are extremely pleased to welcome Zack Werner into our ALS family in this role". "The WALK for ALS is a significant source of funding for much needed research into finding the cause of and a cure for ALS as well as providing support to those living with ALS across Canada".
WALK for ALS is the signature national fundraising and awareness event of the ALS Society of Canada. WALK for ALS started in 2001 with only five locations. Since this modest start, the Walk has enjoyed significant growth. In 2006, WALK for ALS will occur in more than 70 communities across Canada with a goal of $1.8 million dollars.
ALS, more commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a rapidly progressive and fatal neuromuscular disorder that causes the degeneration of a select group of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. As the nerve cells die, people with ALS lose control of their muscles, which makes breathing, eating and even smiling almost impossible. Eighty per cent of those who get ALS will die within two to five years. Up to 10 per cent can live 10 years or more. ALS is not considered a rare disease. Approximately 3,000 Canadians currently live with ALS. And, two to three Canadians die of ALS each day.
Founded in 1977 as a national voluntary organization, the ALS Society of Canada funds research towards a cure for ALS, supports provincial ALS Societies in their provision of quality care for persons living with ALS and provides information to build awareness about the disease. There is an ALS Society in every province.
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Zack Werner Named National Chair and Spokesperson for WALK for ALS
He’s gained the public’s attention by travelling across Canada in search of the next great Canadian singer, now popular Canadian Idol judge and successful Canadian music executive, Zack Werner, is packing a comfortable pair of walking shoes along with his boarding pass. The ALS Society of Canada has named the Venus Management and Venus Records President as National Chair and Spokesperson for the WALK for ALS.ALS personally touched Werner when his father Leonard, a successful Winnipeg businessman, died of the disease in 1997.
"I am very proud to be associated with this event and to be able to be a part of finding a cure for this devastating disease," says Werner. "I have seen first hand what this disease does to a person and we must find a cure."
David Cameron, President & CEO of the ALS Society of Canada says, "We are extremely pleased to welcome Zack Werner into our ALS family in this role". "The WALK for ALS is a significant source of funding for much needed research into finding the cause of and a cure for ALS as well as providing support to those living with ALS across Canada".
WALK for ALS is the signature national fundraising and awareness event of the ALS Society of Canada. WALK for ALS started in 2001 with only five locations. Since this modest start, the Walk has enjoyed significant growth. In 2006, WALK for ALS will occur in more than 70 communities across Canada with a goal of $1.8 million dollars.
ALS, more commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a rapidly progressive and fatal neuromuscular disorder that causes the degeneration of a select group of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. As the nerve cells die, people with ALS lose control of their muscles, which makes breathing, eating and even smiling almost impossible. Eighty per cent of those who get ALS will die within two to five years. Up to 10 per cent can live 10 years or more. ALS is not considered a rare disease. Approximately 3,000 Canadians currently live with ALS. And, two to three Canadians die of ALS each day.
Founded in 1977 as a national voluntary organization, the ALS Society of Canada funds research towards a cure for ALS, supports provincial ALS Societies in their provision of quality care for persons living with ALS and provides information to build awareness about the disease. There is an ALS Society in every province.
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