Hundreds turn out to walk for a cure at the Pittsburgh Walk to Defeat ALS
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - People were walking with a purpose at Point State Park on Saturday morning for the annual Pittsburgh Walk to Defeat ALS.
Hundreds turned out to raise money to go toward a treatment and eventually a cure.
ALS is a deadly neurodegenerative disease where a person's brain loses connection with their muscles.
It's a cause that many are passionate about and with each walk, researchers get closer to finding a cure.
"We bring everybody here to not just raise money for the services and care that we're providing but to raise awareness and education for ALS," said Managing Director of Development for the ALS Association. "So people know what we're doing and will join us and support the cause."
Even though the walk is behind us, you can still donate.
Right now, the event has raised more than $360,000.