View the signed Mayoral Proclamation for ALS Awareness Month
WHEREAS, Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), known by many as Lou Gehrig's disease, is a progressive, fatal neurodegenerative disease in which a person's brain loses connection with the muscles, slowly taking away their ability to walk, talk, eat and eventually breathe; and
WHEREAS, there is no cure for ALS and on average, patients diagnosed with ALS only survive two to five years from the time of diagnosis; and
WHEREAS, Securing access to new therapies, durable medical equipment and communication technologies is of vital importance to people living with ALS; and
WHEREAS, We celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Ice Bucket Challenge through a renewed commitment to galvanize public awareness and support funding for ALS research; and
WHEREAS, ALS Awareness Month increases the public’s awareness of people with ALS’ dire circumstances, and acknowledges the terrible impact this disease has, not only on the person but on their families, and recognizes the research being done to eradicate this disease.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That I, Dr. Timothy J. Mahoney, Mayor of the City of Fargo, North Dakota do hereby proclaim May 2024 as
ALS AWARENESS MONTH
in the City of Fargo, North Dakota and call upon citizens to join in supporting ALS research, advocating for increased funding and standing in solidarity with those affected by the disease.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of The City of Fargo, North Dakota to be affixed this 8th day of May, 2024.
Dr. Timothy J. Mahoney
Mayor
Fargo, North Dakota