 What is ALS?
ALS is often referred to as Lou Gehrig’s disease after the New York Yankee first baseman who died of ALS just before his 40th birthday in June 1941, just two years after he was diagnosed. ALS slowly destroys the nerves that control voluntary muscles until the body is completely debilitated. People with ALS will eventually be unable to move, eat, breath or communicate and become entirely dependent on caregivers. The disease does not affect senses. The mind usually remains unaffected.
In Canada, between 1500 and 2000 people live with ALS. Many more are affected by the disease, as the person with ALS relies on the care of others.
Most people die within five years of a diagnosis. Some live much longer.
Between 2 to 3 Canadians a day die of ALS.
The cause of ALS is still unknown.
All proceeds from the Chris Stoikos Memorial Golf Tournament will assist in the funding of future research and support for those with this devastating disease.
On behalf of the Chris Stoikos Memorial Fund, we thank you for supporting this very worthwhile cause.
For more information regarding ALS please visit www.als.net.
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