The world lost a great Scottish lad on November 14, 2023 with the passing of Mark Hume.  Mark had a Blessed life with a fulfilling career, a grace filled family life as a devoted husband and doting father.

In December 2012, Mark began experiencing early symptoms of what would eventually be diagnosed as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease. Mark viewed his medical and health challenges as teachable moments. Having spent a lifetime and a career teaching, helping, and caring for others, Mark had to put aside his self-sufficiency to accept care from others. He also relied on his faith and the scripture from Romans 5, verses 3-5: “Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope.”

Inspired and motivated with Scottish spirit and his favorite movie, Princess Bride, Mark started the “As You Wish” fundraising team. Members donned kilts for the walk to help defeat ALS, Mark’s team has been one of the top fundraisers for ALS Orange County over the past 10 years. Despite his diagnosis and an average life expectancy of 2-5 years, Mark embraced life every day and lived almost 11 full years post-ALS diagnosis.

We miss our Mark dearly, but as they say in The Princess Bride, “death cannot stop true love” nor can it stop the legacy that he built.  Please join us as we continue Mark’s fighting spirit to help others have the quantity & quality of life despite this terrible disease by donating to ALS United Orange County.

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Thank you for helping us reach our United Against ALS Walkathon fundraising goal! Together we can make a difference in the lives of those affected by ALS. Our team is committed to raising money to support people in our community with ALS and spread awareness of the urgency to find treatments and a cure. Please consider joining our team in the United Against ALS Walkathon or choose a team member from the list and donate to our cause.

WHY WE NEED YOUR HELP

Every 90 minutes a person in this country is diagnosed with ALS and every 90 minutes another person will lose their battle against this disease. ALS occurs throughout the world with no racial, ethnic, or socioeconomic boundaries.

That’s why we’re participating in the United Against ALS Walkathon. To bring hope. To raise awareness. To provide resources and services to families free of charge. To help unlock the mystery of ALS and find the key to treatments a cure. Will you join us?

ABOUT ALS

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive, fatal neuromuscular disease that slowly robs the body of its ability to walk, speak, swallow and breathe. The life expectancy of a person with ALS averages 2 to 5 years from the time of diagnosis.

ALS can strike anyone. Presently there is no known cause of the disease, yet it still costs loved ones an average of $250,000 a year to provide the care people living with ALS and their families need. Join the movement to provide help and hope today!