Waumer Walk '07 1,000 walk with Waumer
Posted By Pete Fisher
Posted 12 hours ago
More than 1,000 participants ensured the success of the sixth annual Waumer Walk for ALS Sunday in Cobourg's Victoria Park.

Although not all the money has been counted, the total was expected to exceed $50,000.

The fundraiser was founded by Cobourg resident Dennis 'Waumer' Wamsley, who was diagnosed about six years ago with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease.

Mr. Wamsley has always said the money for the fight against ALS is important, but his goal is to raise awareness about the condition to as many people as possible.

ALS is a fatal progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, destroying the motor neurons that control muscle movement.

Participants in Sunday's walk enjoyed a face painting booth, a fishing booth, massages, hot dogs, Tim Hortons coffee and muffins, draws, a visit from the Cobourg Fire Department and Sparky, and more.

Each year, Mr. Wamsley has set a goal for himself of completing the five-kilometre walk. Once again, he did just that.

Canadian Idol judge Zack Werner, who is also the national chair and spokesperson for Walk For ALS, also participated in the Waumer Walk. Mr. Werner lost his father to ALS.

The first Waumer Walk For ALS raised in $38,000 and has raised more each year.

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