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We are participating in the WALK for ALS at this location:

Edmonton Walk
William Hawrelak Park, Edmonton
Jun 12, 2010
Registration: 8:30:00 AM
Start Time: 10:00:00 AM
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$3,320 raised,
our goal is $2,500!

Christmas Carol Project Fund

Thank you all for your generous donations and support! We plan to participate again next year.

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We are showing our support for our friend and musical colleague Colin Lay, who has been the invaluable front-of-house and live recording sound engineer for our annual Christmas Carol Project concert for the last 10 years. Colin has also provided impeccable live sound and studio engineering for countless musicians in Alberta and beyond. Colin was recently diagnosed with ALS.

In solidarity with Colin and other people living with ALS, we are participating in this great event and hope you will too. You can donate to our site and/or choose to participate along with The Christmas Carol Project and Friends Team. Please help us to raise money to find a cure for this devastating disease and support those living with ALS and their families in our community.

"Most people with ALS lose the use of their legs in the first two years of the disease. What would you do, while you still could?"

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, ALS, is also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, after the famous American baseball player who died of ALS in 1941. ALS is a progressive and ultimately fatal neuromuscular disease. It causes nerve cells to degenerate. These nerve cells control movement by sending electrical impulses to the muscles. When the motor neurons degenerate, the muscles weaken, resulting in paralysis. ALS is a progressive, fatal, neuromuscular disease, which has no known cause, cure or drug therapy of consequence. Individuals who are diagnosed with ALS do not typically survive beyond 3-5 years. This devastating disease slowly robs the individual of the ability to walk, talk, and ultimately, to breathe. Below are facts about ALS:

  • Two to three Canadians a day die of ALS
  • Approximately 3,000 Canadians currently live with ALS
  • In at least 90% of cases, ALS strikes individuals with no family history of the disease
  • Between 5-10% have a familial form of ALS, so 2 or more of their family members have it.
  • ALS can strike anyone, regardless of age, sex or ethnic origin
  • The usual age of onset is between 55 and 65, but some have been younger than 20
  • Nearly 90% of people with ALS died within 5 years of diagnosis. While some live longer, others die within a few short months
  • ALS affects the whole family
  • ALS is a costly disease - emotionally, physically, and financially.

For more information on ALS please visit www.als.ca.

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What Others Have Said:

Cheri E. from Edmonton, Alberta writes:
I'm sorry I missed you guys =( what a beautiful day it was!!!! I just want to say thank you to you all. It means the world to me & I know Colin feels the same. Thanks again from the family. You guys are awesome.
Carolyn G. from Edmonton, Alberta writes...
Dear Colin: Thank you for letting us know about the walk on Saturday. We're not sure if we can participate but will try. How we miss you and look forward to seeing you very soon. Hugs to you and Cheryl.
Mildred B. from Edmonton, Alberta writes:
pray/wish for a miracle. They happen,colin and thanx for EVERYTHING you have done done for the Edmonton music scene.
Susan W. from Edmonton, Alberta writes...
Welcome Maria and team to the 10th Anniversary of the Edmonton Walk for ALS. We look forward to seeing you on June 12th. It will be a great day filled with fun, food, friends and good weather. Thank you for your support of this worthwhile cause. With your help we will beat our goal of $200,000.00 this year. Susan Wright, Chair Edmonton Walk committee
Cathy M. from Edmonton, Alberta writes:
Hello Everyone I love the Christmas Carol Project, and am touched by your dedication to support your colleague. The funds raised and community created through this effort makes a big difference to those living with and affected by ALS both now and in the future. I look forward to connecting with you at the Walk on Saturday. From a long time fan
Al B. from Sherwood Park, Alberta writes...
To all who have donated so far ... a big thank you ! (a.k.a Ghost of Christmas present )
Maria D. from Edmonton, Alberta writes:
Thank you so much to all who have donated so far! We've raised the bar from $1,000 to $2500. Maria (a.k.a Tiny Tim : )
David B. from Toronto, Ontario writes...
Won't be out there to join the team for the Walk, but thinking of you guys from back here in Toronto and will be tossing a few coins into the hat.
Carrie G. from Vancouver, British Columbia writes:
Colin, my prayers and thoughts are with you. If I were in Edmo, I'd be walking with all of you : ) I hope you raise a million, guys.
 

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