Paul Lauzier walks up Sabattus Street in Lewiston on Friday morning across from St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center, where he started a 200-mile nonstop walk Thursday morning. He is walking to raise money and awareness of ALS, often called Lou Gehrig’s disease, a nervous system disorder that weakens muscles and impedes physical function. His daughter, Lisa, was diagnosed with the disease three years ago. He’s walking a 3.75-mile loop between Lewiston and Sabattus about 55 times, without sleep, taking a half-hour break every six hours. Lauzier expects the 200-mile walk to take about him about three and a half days. His daughter’s birthday is Sunday, Aug. 27, and he hopes to be able to give her the money he has raised to help buy a handicapped-accessible van and perhaps make some mortgage payments.

Paul Lauzier walks up Sabattus Street in Lewiston on Friday morning across from St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center, where he started a 200-mile nonstop walk Thursday morning. He is walking to raise money and awareness of ALS, often called Lou Gehrig’s disease, a nervous system disorder that weakens muscles and impedes physical function. His daughter, Lisa, was diagnosed with the disease three years ago. He’s walking a 3.75-mile loop between Lewiston and Sabattus about 55 times, without sleep, taking a half-hour break every six hours. Lauzier expects the 200-mile walk to take about him about three and a half days. His daughter’s birthday is Sunday, Aug. 27, and he hopes to be able to give her the money he has raised to help buy a handicapped-accessible van and perhaps make some mortgage payments.