Hi my name is McKenzie Mixon and welcome to my Genius Hour Project. In this project I will be raising money for ALS in honor of Mr. May and his family. My goal is to raise as much money as I can to contribute to the research of finding a cure for this troubling disease.
about ALS
ALS is a devestating condition. It is a nervous system disease which causes your muscles to weaken, leaving a negative impact on physical function. It is very rare, affecting less than 20,000 people in the US per year. ALS can affect anyone from 6-60+, but is more common among those who are 19-60+. This disease not only affects the person diagnosed, but also the family and loved ones. Family members have to watch their loved one suffer through this disease, and there is nothing they can do to stop it. There is currently no cure, but with this project I am hoping to aid in the research to find one.
why am i doing this project?
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The father of a friend of mine, Mr. May, was unfortunately diagnosed with ALS. He is a strong person who doesn't let this disease stop him from living his life or being there for his family. I want to help raise money for this association to show my support to him and his family. Recently the Davie County High School softball team did a walk for ALS in honor of Mr. May, and that inspired me to want to do my own fundraiser for ALS.
my GOAL
Raise money to help find a cure.
I hope to raise about $500.
I hope to raise about $500.