Welcome to the Walk to Defeat ALSTM!  Where Can I Walk? 2008 Napa Walk to Defeat ALS    May 10, 2008 2008 Central Valley Walk to Defeat ALS     June 1, 2008 2008 South Bay Walk to Defeat ALS    Saturday September 13, 2008 2008 Bay Area Walk to Defeat ALS    Sunday October 19, 2008 2008 Monterey Walk to Defeat ALS     NEW DATE: Sunday, November 2, 2008  Our 2008 Walk Sponsors   Help us achieve our goal of raising $850,000 in 2008 $1,000 for each person living with the challenges of ALS in Northern California. Donate or raise $1000 or more, and join the exclusive BATTING 1000 CLUB Watch Our Video                   Walk to Defeat ALSTM? The Walk to Defeat ALSTM is The ALS Association's national signature event.  Each year, over 100,000 people including ALS patients, families, friends and corporate leaders join together to raise funds in support of The Association’s cutting-edge research and community-based patient services programs.  Now in its ninth year, approximately 150 Walks will be held around the country. Your participation in the 2008 Walk to Defeat ALSTM will fund global research efforts for a cure for ALS and the very best treatment, care, resources and support for patients and families living today with the overwhelming challenges of Lou Gehrig's Disease.  Why Walk? Every 90 minutes a person in this country is diagnosed with ALS and every 90 minutes another person will lose his or her life from the disease. The Walk to Defeat ALSTM offers an exciting, empowering opportunity for patients, family members, friends, companies and organizations across the country to raise significant funds to support comprehensive patient service programs and cutting-edge research.  1. The life expectancy of an ALS patient averages two to five years from the time of diagnosis. 2. Every 90 minutes someone in this country is diagnosed with ALS, and every 90 minutes another person will lose their battle against this disease. 3. ALS can strike anyone.  Presently there is no known cause of the disease.  Someone you know or love may die from ALS unless a cure is found. 4. Caring for a loved one with ALS costs on average of $200,000 each year.  Count Me In! Anyone and everyone can become part of the fight against Lou Gehrig's Disease by joining a local Walk to Defeat ALSTM. All Walk routes are wheelchair accessible and Walk Day activities include something for all ages!   Joining the Walk to Defeat ALS is quick and easy!  There is no fee to participate in a Walk.  Just complete the online registration form and recruit friends, family members, coworkers and neighbors to join your team in raising funds for ALS research and essential treatment, care and services for ALS patients and their families.  The ALS Association will even provide you with your very own “My Walk Center” webpage on which you can tell your personal story, recruit team members, solicit and track donations. See our 2008 Walks in action!