ALS Walk at Day Air Ballpark Set for Sunday, Sept. 21

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Marlin Seymour, CEO
ALS United Ohio
(866) 273-2572, ext. 102
[email protected]

DAYTON, OHIO – Hundreds of walkers, teams, and community partners will gather on Sunday, September 21 at Day Air Ball Park to participate in WalkALS – Dayton, the region’s premier event supporting people living with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease).

Organized by ALS United Ohio, WalkALS raises critical funds that allow the organization to provide free local services to individuals with ALS and their families across Ohio, Northern Kentucky, and Southeast Indiana.

This powerful, community-centered event welcomes people with ALS, families, friends, caregivers, and supporters for a joyful day of connection, remembrance, and hope. Participants often wear custom team t-shirts, carry banners in honor of loved ones, and unite in support of a shared goal—to end ALS.

EVENT DETAILS:

DATE: Sunday, September 21, 2025
LOCATION: Day Air Ball Park
REGISTRATION & FESTIVITIES BEGIN: 9:30 AM
OPENING CEREMONY: 10:45 AM
WALK BEGINS: 11:00 AM
WALK DISTANCE: 2 miles (or simply enjoy the music, food, and celebration)

“The number of people we serve has grown substantially in recent years,” said Marlin Seymour, President and CEO of ALS United Ohio. “WalkALS is how we ensure no one has to face this disease alone. Every dollar raised goes directly toward helping families right here in your neighborhoods.”

ALS United Ohio provides a robust range of services including professional case management, medical equipment loans and purchases, financial grants, and education and exchange groups—all completely free of charge to those affected.

In addition to support services, ALS United Ohio is a vocal advocate at the state and federal level and proudly funds local and global research to find treatments and ultimately a cure.

This year’s generous Walk sponsors include UC Health; Denier; Messer Construction; Faith Financial Advisors; Devol Design, Build, Remodel; Always Lifting Spirits; MedPace; Reliable Electric, Patient Aids, Premier Health; Innovative Pulmonary Partners; The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; OhioHealth; NuMotion; and many more.

*About ALS:
*ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a progressive and fatal neurodegenerative disease that robs people of their ability to walk, speak, swallow, and eventually breathe. Every 90 minutes, someone in the U.S. is diagnosed with ALS—and every 90 minutes, someone loses their life to it. There is currently no cure.

*About ALS United Ohio:
*ALS United Ohio is a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving, advocating for, and empowering people affected by ALS. Through personalized services, expert care coordination, advocacy, education, and support, we work to help people with ALS and their families live life to the fullest while advancing local and global efforts to treat and cure this disease. The mission of ALS United Ohio is to provide comprehensive support and advocacy for people with ALS and their families, while advancing research for new treatments and an end to ALS.

To learn more about WalkALS or ALS United Ohio’s programs, visit ALSohio.org or call (866) 273-2572.

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