Tim Abeska

Aug 10, 2024

I have good private insurance, so why do I need the VA? I have good private insurance, so why do I need the VA? After my wife, Mary Ann, was diagnosed with ALS, we started quarterly visits to a multidisciplinary clinic in Chicago. Among the people we met with was a...

Scotty Easter

Aug 10, 2024

I was terrified to talk about due to the amount of people in my family it has affected. Since being diagnosed I come to realize that’s there is a need to bring awareness and to help researchers to raise money to help find a cure. Hello, My name is Scotty Easter, I...

Caroline Anise Gomez

Aug 10, 2024

My mom was one out of five children who all unfortunately carry the fatal gene. That means that my brothers, nieces, nephews, and cousins… all have a 50/50 chance of having the same gene and passing it on. My ALS Life ALS has always been part of my DNA, literally. My...

Tonia O’Neil

Aug 10, 2024

This horrible disease took so much from her so quickly. Hello. My name is Tonia O’Neil. My mom Belinda McCluskey was diagnosed with ALS in November 2022 and passed away a short 10 months later September 11, 2023. This horrible disease took so much from her so quickly....

Sabrina Kolenovic

Aug 10, 2024

It’s difficult watching a family member go through the struggles that come with battling ALS. My uncle Harry was diagnosed with ALS in late October/November of 2022. We were in total denial as he was as strong as a bull. He worked 3 jobs and nothing could stop him....