For five years now I’ve worked for the ALS Network, a non-profit organization that provides services to individuals and families who are living with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease, or Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis). As part of our community outreach and public education programs, we hold public events such as today’s “2024 LA Walk & Roll to Cure ALS.” It was held at the Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, where the LA Galaxy play.
A sort of last-minute comlication was that the Galaxy went deep in the MLS Cup playoffs, and hosted the Championship game on Saturday, and then they won, so they were holding their parade and celebration this afternoon. We got squeezed in between the two, but it worked out just fine. (Thanks to a LOT of hard work, both by our excellent staff and the staff at the stadium.)
Our weather was perfect, sunny and upper sixties, little to no wind.
We had plenty of space, and a big crowd. The support from all of the teams and individuals was wonderful to see.
No, I did not do this. Many others did. It has been suggested that I should try this some time, but being freezing cold is one of my least favorite things in the Known Universe, so let’s assume it won’t be happening any time soon.
When I’ve been at this site before (at least twice, maybe three times) it was with family and we were sitting at the far end here, watching my beloved Chiefs stomp on the Chargers, when the Chargers used this site for a couple of years before SoFi Stadium was completed. This is the starting line for the Walk which was the highlight of the day.
Dozens and dozens of teams participated, most in memory or in support of a family member or close friend who is living with ALS now or has passed away from it. The Walk was about 1.3 miles in and around the stadium and between the Walk and spending 5+ hours on my feet working our registration table, I was guaranteed to get my 10,000+ steps in today.
My feet hurt, but it was a good day.
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