WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) - Dozens of teams are getting ready for the 2013 Walk to Defeat ALS.

This year's event is taking place on Saturday April 20. Regsistration is at 9 a.m., with opening ceremonies at 9:45 a.m. The walk starts at 10 a.m. at UNCW's Greene Track & Field.

Finding a cure for this disease is a personal mission for my family. My brother Keith was diagnosed 4 years ago. ALS has robbed him of so many things. He can no longer move his arms or legs and barely moves one hand. Keith has recently started having trouble talking and just breathing is now difficult. it's like he is trapped inside his body, his mind is completely intact.

If you would like to help find a cure you can organize a walk team, walk with my family's team The Mad Chefs or you can make a donation, just click here.

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – Runners and walkers alike will come together soon to raise money for research and to help find a cure for Cystic Fibrosis.

The Cystic Fibrosis Great Strides Walk and 5K will take place Saturday, May 4, according to Mayfaire Town Center’s website.

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) - Animal lovers are coming together Friday night to show they care.

Coastal Animal Rescue Effort, or CARE, will host its second annual benefit for homeless animals in medical need at 7:00 p.m. at the Terraces on Sir Tyler, located at 1826 Sir Tyler Drive.

Several local restaurants are donating food for the gathering.