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) – Jersey Mike’s Subs and Poplar Grove Plantation are teaming up soon for the third annual March “Month of Giving” fundraising campaign, according to a Jersey Mike’s spokesperson.

All throughout March, customers will have the chance to make a donation to Poplar Grove Plantation at Jersey Mike’s locations in Wilmington.

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WECT) - Local individuals and couples are needed to serve as foster parents, and if you're interested in learning more, an orientation will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 26 at 5:30 p.m. at the Access Family Services in Wilmington.

According to the press release, you may qualify to become a foster parent if you: