The ALS Association Mid-America Chapter – KC Walk to Defeat ALS
Jim Rine was the corporate recruitment chairman for The ALS Association Mid-America Chapter’s 2019 Kansas City Walk to Defeat ALS. The October 5th event was held at Kauffman Stadium. Team MHC, the largest corporate team, raised more than $50,000. Proceeds help to discover treatments and a cure for ALS, and to serve, advocate for, and empower people affected by ALS to live their lives to the fullest.
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Team Larry was the top fundraising team in 2019, raising more than $16,500. |
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The walk route was lined with celebration signs for those who are currently fighting ALS, as well as those who lost their battle with ALS. |
Also featured in the December 7, 2019 issue of The Independent
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