Greater Tampa Bay Walk to Defeat ALS.

The walk is to raise awareness of this terrible disease.

• New Diagnoses: Over 5,000 new cases annually in the U.S..

• People Living with ALS: Around 20,000 to 30,000 Americans at any time.

Who Gets ALS?

• Age: Most diagnoses occur between 40 and 70, with an average age of 55.
• Gender: Men are diagnosed more often than women, though the gap narrows with age.
• Genetics: About 90% of cases are sporadic (no family history); the remaining 10% are familial.
• Military Veterans: Twice as likely to develop ALS, possibly due to environmental exposures.

• The walk is free, open to the public, outdoors & pet friendly. No tickets required.

The walk will be held this year on April 25, 2026 at the Safety Harbor Waterfront Park. ( 105 Veterans Memorial Ln, Safety Harbor, FL). Walk starts at 9:00 am and ends 12:00 pm.

**There is no cure for ALS at this time. After being diagnosed, some people last a few months, some several years, but is considered a terminal illness.

Thank you for your consideration in this matter.