Team NiteSweatz Walks in Support of PALS
Today was full of mixed emotions for me and several members of Team NiteSweatz.
We participated in an ALS walk/run event to help raise money for Emory University’s ALS research center. Those who know me, know that my mom passed away in January 2007 of Lou Gehrig’s disease. This is a difficult disease to study as most of the people die within 3-5 years after diagnosis. My mom fought with such grace, strength and courage as it slowly paralyzed EVERY muscle in her entire body (starting with her tongue) yet her brain was perfect!
Can you imagine living like that for 3-5 years?
We cant, so we fight!
Today we were honored to help raise awareness and donate money so that one day a cure will be found for this dreadful disease! We ran for those who cant and for those who are no longer with us… But will forever be in our hearts!!
In the last year of my mom’s life she wore NiteSweatz ALL DAY/EVERYDAY as she was completely bed ridden unable to move a single muscle in her body and refused to wear anything else. NiteSweatz kept her cool and dry while laying on those plastic covered mattresses, she felt like it was NiteSweatz that helped her not get a single bed sore!
Last winter we donated over 300 outfits to the ALSA chapter in the South/East. We thought that if NiteSweatz comforted her so much that others fighting this disease may also be comforted. We extended this offer also to caregivers of PALS (people with ALS) as these people are truly angels on earth.
Today we got to meet and hear from several recipients of those gifts. In listening to the stories it reconfirmed to us that we are in the right business, providing solution products that make a difference in the lives of women! I encourage everyone to find a cause that touches your heart and in doing so you not only help others you help yourself!
Enjoy the day!