THANK YOU for taking the time to read this personal request? September 2025 will be our 5th year as a family, and as an amazing network of supporters? the WITT WOLFPACK? walking in honor of our brother Todd.

Todd bravely fought this devastating and unfair disease for over 4 years, in great part thanks to the unparalleled support and resources ALS San Diego provided.  

Although ALS won the ultimate battle, and heartbreaking to all of us, Todd passed away in June of this year, he in actuality did not ?lose?. Thanks to all of YOU, all of US, ALL of the tremendous support of his community and the ALS community? Todd?s 4 plus year journey was filled with tremendous resources, bucketlist travels and wonderful quality memories.  A few of the many special things that stood out to us and we?d like to share with you? Todd?s bravery shined through even in some of the hardest days? his humor, his gratitude for the help he received (big or small, always thankful)? his sense of adventure whether it was planning a next trip, researching a next car, or watching F1 or the Packers? and his LOVE for all of us, his watchful protection over his precious family, Betsy and Megan especially.  And his joy and pride seeing Megan graduate from University of Montana Western (an amazing journey where she followed her heart pursuing equine studies, guiding and caring for 2 horses and having moved away from home just after Todd was originally diagnosed)? steps of courage and independence for which he could be so proud!

The Diagnosis WHY WE NEED A CURE

Our brother Todd first sought answers after a springtime trip in 2021, where he unexpectedly could not lift the luggage into the overhead compartment.  Unlike many, Todd was able to get a diagnosis within a few months. This is NOT the norm... but we hope to change that too with earlier and more effective diagnosis. The more time PALS and their doctors and therapists are given affords a greater opportunity to understand this disease even and ideally  change the course. 

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), commonly known as Lou Gehrig's disease, is a progressive, fatal neuromuscular disease that slowly robs the body of its ability to walk, speak, swallow, and breathe. The life expectancy of a person with ALS averages 2 to 5 years from the time of diagnosis. ALS can strike anyone regardless of age, gender, nationality, or ethnicity, although it is primarily an adult-onset disease. 

STEPS FOR YOU TO HELP:

• DONATE: Near or far, you can donate here to help! ALL of your contributions are much appreciated! Generous contributions directly aid San Diego families with much-needed, COSTLY resources and services. 
• SHARE THIS PAGE: Please send this page to any friend, colleague, or family member who could donate and HELP this important effort!
• WALK WITH US: Sat, Sept 20, 2025  -  CHECK IN 9 am LOOK FOR THE WITT WOLFPACK TENT

With much appreciation & love, 

Lisa & Scott