Hundreds of community members will come together in support of people living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), uniting in hope and purpose at the Walk to Defeat ALS Jacksonville presented by Duval Ford at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 2, at The Friendship Fountain. Registration is now open.
Every 90 minutes, someone is diagnosed with 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.
The Walk to Defeat ALS is the nation’s largest ALS fundraising campaign, driving progress in ALS research, care and advocacy. It’s more than a fundraiser; it’s a celebration of the strength and resiliency of the ALS community. 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.
The 2026 Walk to Defeat ALS is supported by national sponsors including Numotion Foundation and Tanabe Pharma America Inc.
The Friendship Fountain is located at 1015 Museum Circle, Jacksonville.
ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is 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 raise funds 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, go to www.als.org/WalkJacksonville.
