Simcoe County walks to raise money for ALS research
Residents of Simcoe County gathered at the Dorian Parker Centre at Sunnidale Park Saturday morning to raise awareness and money for ALS research.
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a disease that progressively paralyzes people because the brain is no longer able to communicate with the muscles of the body.
According to the ALS Canada Walk to End ALS website, Simcoe County raised more than $140,000 leading up to the walk.
Each walk location had a fun zone station with stickers and craft materials and participants were welcomed to create their own signs for the walk.
Proceeds from the walk go towards funding for Canadian ALS research.
The walk is recognized in various provinces including Manitoba, Newfoundland & Labrador, Prince Edward Island, and Quebec.
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