On November 4th, 2018, the ALS Association held its 16th annual Walk to Defeat ALS, with CBD College staff, students, and the student ambassador program participating to support the cause. The event is particularly meaningful to CBD College due to the personal connection of beloved admissions representative Dora Garcia, who advocates for those affected by ALS, a progressive and fatal disease. The ALS Association strives to provide education and support for ALS patients and their families, and encourages community involvement through donations and team participation.

1. Ambassador Students Support ALS
On Sunday, November 4th, 2018 the ALS Association hosted its 16th annual Walk to Defeat
ALS. CBD College staff members, students and our Student Ambassador Program came out to
support the fight for a cure. This organization is extra special to CBD College because it has
done so much for one of our own. Dora Garcia is a beloved Admissions Representative who has
been with CBD College for over 5 years and has dedicated herself to ending ALS for her
Mother-in-Law, and everyone else affected by this disease.
Participation in the Walk to Defeat ALS has a
direct impact on people living with ALS and
their families at the local level. Through
education, support groups, access to care and
advocacy the ALS Association is working to
defeat ALS and provide hope to people living
with this disease, and their families.
Often referred to as Lou Gehrig’s Disease,
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 an ALS patient is 2-5 years from
the time of diagnosis. Every 90 minutes someone is diagnosed with ALS, and every 90 minutes
another person will lose their battle against this disease.
From all of us at CBD College, thank you to our Student Ambassador Program, staff & faculty
and to Team Carmelita for joining the fight to end ALS for good! We would also like to thank all
of the donors who are doing everything they can to help end this horrible disease. To all the
celebrities like Reese Witherspoon, Miley Cyrus and Courteney Cox who use their voices to
speak and fight for those who cannot, we thank you as well.
For more information on how you can donate, become a Walker, or build your own Team, go to
www.alsa.org.