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For Justin Upchurch, walkALS Georgia is more than a fundraising event. It is a day when he can see—and feel—the community standing beside him.
Justin is living with ALS and he participates in the Walk with his team, Love Always Hopes. The team’s name reflects the spirit Justin carries with him: the belief that even in the hardest moments, there is always room for hope.
Living with ALS brings both good days and difficult ones. For Justin, the Walk is one of the good days.
“With ALS, there are a lot of good days and a lot of not-so-good days as well…. The amount of people who come out and support me makes me feel cared for and loved. Today is one of the really good days.”
That feeling of support is at the heart of walkALS Georgia. The event brings together people living with ALS, caregivers, family members, friends and supporters from across the state. Every person who participates helps remind Georgia families that they do not have to face ALS alone.
A Community That Keeps Growing
Justin has watched the Walk grow each year. To him, that growth represents greater awareness of ALS and more people willing to stand with those affected by the disease.
Funds raised through walkALS Georgia help ALS United of Georgia provide free care, support and resources to families living with ALS throughout the state. The Walk is also a place where families can connect with others who understand the realities of the disease and find strength in a community united by the same mission.
A Reason to Keep Moving Forward
For Justin, the encouragement he receives at the Walk lasts beyond a single day— to keep fighting, to keep living, and to keep pushing forward.
Justin walks for every person affected by ALS—and because he believes hope can lead to a different future.
“I walk for all ALS warriors. I truly believe that one day we will defeat ALS.”
Through every step, every person who shows up, and every story shared, Justin and Love Always Hopes remind us what this community makes possible: care, connection and hope.
Join Justin, Love Always Hopes, and ALS families from across Georgia at the 25th Anniversary of walkALS Georgia on September 19th. Together, we can ensure that every family facing ALS has the support they need while we continue moving toward a world without ALS.
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