The ALS Association to Host Annual Walk to Defeat ALS in Jacksonville

Hundreds of people will rally to support people living with ALS at the 2025 Walk to Defeat ALS Jacksonville presented by Duval Ford on April 12 at the UNF JB Coxwell Amphitheater. Registration for the 2025 Walk to Defeat ALS® is now open.

Every 90 minutes, someone is diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a progressive neurodegenerative disease affecting nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. ALS robs people of the ability to walk, talk and eventually breathe. Through an extensive network, the ALS Association is on the ground in all 50 states providing support for people living with ALS and their loved ones by ensuring they have access to critical care programs and services.

Walk to Defeat ALS® is the world’s largest signature event focused on supporting people living with ALS and their families. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the annual Walk to Defeat ALS®. Through Walk to Defeat ALS® fundraising efforts, the ALS Association has been able to dramatically accelerate the fight against ALS by funding the development of new ALS treatments, by discovering new ALS genes, by creating new global research collaborations, and by significantly expanding access to ALS care.

Walk to Defeat ALS® events are more than fundraisers – they’re major components of a movement that unites the community in support of those affected by ALS. Many who participate have a loved one battling ALS while others participate in memory of a loved one who has lost their fight. Some participate simply because they want to make ALS a livable disease for everyone everywhere, while we tirelessly search for a cure.

EVENT INFORMATION
WHAT: 2025 Walk to Defeat ALS Jacksonville presented by Duval Ford
WHEN: Saturday, April 12 – check-in/registration starts at 8:30 AM; pre-Walk family friendly activities start at 9:00 AM; the Walk starts at 10:00 AM
WHERE: UNF JB Coxwell Amphitheater
1 UNF Dr.
Jacksonville, FL 32246
WHY: To raise funds and awareness for ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, a progressive, fatal neurodegenerative disease. There is no known cause or cure for ALS – and it is always fatal. All proceeds will benefit the ALS Association to support cutting-edge global research, nationwide advocacy, and local care services.

Participants are encouraged to fundraise to advance the fight against ALS. Registered participants who raise $100 or more will receive a commemorative t-shirt. To learn more, to register or donate, visit www.als.org/WalkJacksonville.

For press inquiries, please contact:
Savannah Kelly, the ALS Association
Cell: 904-524-1435
Email: savannah.kelly@als.org

About the ALS Association
The ALS Association is the largest ALS organization in the world. The ALS Association funds global research collaborations, assists people with ALS and their families through its nationwide network of care and certified clinical care centers, and advocates for better public policies for people with ALS. The ALS Association is working to make ALS a livable disease while urgently searching for new treatments and a cure. For more information about the ALS Association, visit our website at www.als.org.

About ALS
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. Over the course of the disease, people lose the ability to move, to speak, and eventually, to breathe. The disease is always fatal, usually within five years of diagnosis. Few treatment options exist, creating a critically unfulfilled need for new therapies that help ALS patients as they experience worsening muscle weakness during the progression of the disease.

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