The ALS Association Nevada Chapter (Nevada ALS) will host its first in-person fundraiser in two years with its annual Reno/Sparks Walk to Defeat ALS event on Saturday, May 7, which coincides with ALS Awareness Month.
Immediately following a car parade, this year’s walk will take place at the Sparks Marina Park located at 300 Howard Dr. in Sparks, Nev. with check-in beginning at 10:30 a.m. and the walk beginning at noon.
Attendees will enjoy a 1.5 mile walk with food, raffles, face painting, music, lawn games and more.
“We’re excited to get back into the community and gather with the people that truly understand the importance of fighting ALS, especially during ALS Awareness Month,” said Lisa Tomlin-Kurr, development director. “This walk is one of the biggest ways to support local Nevada ALS patients while also helping national research efforts to find a cure. For individuals living with ALS or the family members that care for them, this walk creates a sense of community and we’re excited to return to an in-person event.”
Nevada ALS families, friends and community members are invited to join the colorful walk by wearing one of four different colored Unlock lanyards in red, yellow, blue and white to represent a person’s connection to ALS.
For those not able to attend, the option to donate to a walker is also available. To register for the walk or donate to the event, visit the Walk to Defeat ALS page here.
