Our Story
The three of us have been fighting fires together on the same engine crew for almost twenty years. Over the past two decades our friendship has grown along with our families. We are always together, be it at the firehouse, on the sidelines of our kids’ sporting events, or on someone’s deck enjoying time with family and friends.
In early 2018 we found out Steve had been diagnosed with ALS. The decision to fight this disease as a team was obvious. In firefighting we go in together as one and we come out together as one every time. This fight was going to be no different!
We formed Firefighters Fighting ALS to raise funds to help firefighters with ALS defray the substantial costs of treatment, assistive technology, and home modifications so they can continue to live comfortably in their own homes. It is Steve’s vision that the organization will outlive his fight and continue to help other firefighters.
– Mark & Mike
Golf outing
Thank you Golfers!
Thank you to everyone who came out to our golf outing, and a special thanks to our Sponsors who made the event happen! We cannot be more thankful for all of the support we have recieved!
What is ALS?
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive disease that attacks motor neurons in the brain and spinal cord. Motor neurons control the movement of muscles in the body. As the disease progresses the muscles in the body weaken to the point of no longer functioning. At this time no cure has been found for ALS although medication and therapy can slow the progression of the disease.
- ALS is not contagious.
- The life expectancy of an ALS patient averages 2 to 5 years from the time of diagnosis. 1 in 10 live longer than 10 years.
- The financial cost to fight ALS can average $300,000 a year.
- Chances are someone you know has ALS
make a donation
To make a donation by check please make the check payable to Firefighters Fighting ALS
and mail to:
Firefighters Fighting ALS
P.O. Box 373
Mechanicsville PA, 18934
Funds raised go to supporting firefighters who are fighting ALS. We use the money to help make modifications to the firefighters homes so that they can comfortably continue living at home with their families while fighting ALS. Examples of modifications we have done with your generous support are: fall alert system, stair chair lift install, provide walking assistance devices, provide transportable motorized wheel chair, and a full house generator installation.
Firefighters Fighting ALS, Inc. a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization
P.O. Box 373, Mechanicsville PA, 18934