VictoriaB次元官网网址檚 annual Walk for ALS takes place at the University of Victoria this year.

The walk will be held on Sunday, Sept. 17, beginning in UVicB次元官网网址檚 parking lot 10. Registrations are now open for the event, where individuals or teams are encouraged to join online ahead of time at walkforals.ca, but can register on the day of.

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B次元官网网址淭he Walk for ALS across Canada is the signature event to raise awareness for patient services for people living with ALS, and the Canadian ALS Research Program,B次元官网网址� said Wendy Toyer, executive director of the ALS Society of B.C. B次元官网网址淭he impact is twofold; aside from raising funds and awareness, this event empowers people affected by ALS - the patients, families, friends, caregivers and health care professionals - to take back some of what ALS has taken away.B次元官网网址�

Leading up to the event, walkers can collect pledges from family, friends and colleagues who wish to sponsor them.

On the day of the walk, participants can enjoy various activities organized by volunteers.