Penny Herrera
Date of Diagnosis: August 2013

Penny was married for 32 years to Everett Herrera and they have 4 children, 7 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Penny loved going to concerts and spending time with her family.

She will always be remembered as the party starter, the first and last person on the dance floor. Everyone knew Penny's door was always open, whether it be good or bad, she never passed judgement. During her time fighting ALS, Penny always made sure her spirit or smile never faded.

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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!