ECHL Orlando Solar Bears

Join Your Orlando Solar Bears at the 2017 Walk to Defeat ALS

Published on March 11, 2017 under ECHL (ECHL)
Orlando Solar Bears News Release


The Orlando Solar Bears are pleased to announce their participation and support of the Walk to Defeat ALS on Saturday, March 18 at Lake Eola in Downtown Orlando. Members of the Solar Bears front office, dance team and SHADES will be walking and fundraising.

Often referred to as Lou Gehrig's Disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive, fatal neuromuscular disease that slowly robs the body of its ability to walk, speak, swallow and breathe. The life expectancy of an ALS patient averages 2 to 5 years from the time of diagnosis.

Every 90 minutes a person in this country is diagnosed with ALS and every 90 minutes another person will lose their battle against this disease. ALS occurs throughout the world with no racial, ethnic, or socioeconomic boundaries.

This crippling disease can strike anyone. Presently there is no known cause of the disease yet it still costs loved ones an average of $200,000 a year to provide the care ALS patients need. Help make a difference and donate or join a walk today.

Festivities begin at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 18, at Lake Eola, 512 E Washington St, Orlando, FL 32801. Walk Check-In is scheduled to start at 9:30 a.m. and Walk to Defeat ALS starts at 11 a.m.

WE HOPE YOU WILL JOIN US!

It only takes two easy steps!

1) Click on the link below to visit our web page.

2) Click the "Join Team" button and follow the prompts to register.

To join the Solar Bears team, register under Team Shades.

Once you've joined the team, we'll need your help to reach our team fundraising goal. Don't worry - fundraising is easy! The ALS Association provides all the tools, including your personal fundraising page.

Each individual that joins our team and helps us fundraise will qualify for the following incentives:

Fans that walk with us on March 18th and raise $25 or more online will receive one (1) complimentary ticket to the Solar Bears game on April 7th.Fans that walk with us on March 18th and raise $100 or more online will receive two (2) complimentary Gold Seat tickets to the Solar Bears game on April 7th.

Thank you, in advance, for your donation and support. We look forward to walking with you on Saturday, March 18. If you have any questions, please contact Orlando Solar Bears community relations coordinator Taylor Bartz at (407) 951-8200 x124.

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