Nobody enjoys the beach more than Josh Thompson. He grew up on the beach, was a surfer and loved going to the beach with his family. But after being diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's Disease, Josh turned his attention from riding waves to fighting for his life.

We are thousands of people who are fighting with him. We're family, friends, neighbors and people who care. Last year, more than 7,000 of us gathered at the oceanfront in a record-breaking walk and beach party for ALS. The support and love for Josh culminated in more than $1 million for stem cell research, expanded drug access and ALS patient services.

This year the JT Walk and Beach Party is expected to far exceed last year's success. Hundreds are registered to walk and party. One hundred percent of your donation is tax deductible. Half of this year's proceeds will go to the ALS Association for patient services. The remainder plus all sponsor donations will be used to build JT's Grommet Island Beach Park and Playground For EveryBODY, an oceanfront destination for people with disabilities. Because we think nobody should be deprived of a day at the beach.