A message from Team DenICE
Round 2 of Freezin' for a reason with Team DenICE! If you're new to our story, let me fill you in on how we got here...
In the beginning of 2023, my mom, Denise Eckle, started to lose her voice. After many stumped doctors and a trip to Mayo Clinic, mom was put on a 6+ month waitlist to see a neurologist in Florida. We knew we couldn't wait that long, so mom moved in with us for the summer where we immediately began the grueling journey of navigating the healthcare system in NYC.
I'll never be able to express my gratitude for our access to healthcare and the network of doctors who are willing to help push you through for answers. That summer was a blur of doctors appointments, test after test, and drives through the Holland Tunnel.
Finally, in August of 2023, we got the diagnosis we dreaded most. My mom was diagnosed with ALS at the age of 58.
The only positive of this horrible disease is how beautiful the community is. I've learned how to be hopeful in such a powerful way by watching these pALS (people with ALS) fight every day. I am so proud to be my mother's daughter.
On Saturday, February 8, 2025, hundreds of us will choose to jump in icy ocean water as an act of solidarity with our pALS.
Last year we had to increase our goal three times, so I'm starting big with a $10k goal. Please join us in ending ALS!
- Team DenICE
