Mandi Bailey

Aug 10, 2024

My stepdad, Fred, was our person. He was my babies’ hero, my protector and confidant, and the love of my mom’s life. We even had a saying in our family, “We don’t need anything, we have a Fred!” My stepdad, Fred, was our person. He was my babies’ hero, my...

Terri Eschbacher

Aug 10, 2024

I’m so angry this disease took my dad. He was only 71 years old. And I wasn’t done having fun with him. My dad, Vince Eschbacher, was diagnosed with ALS on February 7th, 2019. From that point on, the disease moved very quickly. My dad just passed away on February...

Tony Renga

Aug 10, 2024

I will continue to donate, volunteer, and advocate until we find a cure for ALS. I will continue to donate, volunteer, and advocate until we find a cure for ALS. In honor of my father-in-law/my children’s papa, Dr. Michael McGrath.

Sabrina Johnson

Aug 10, 2024

ALS, for being only three letters, changes everyone’s lives forever. While people who are diagnosed know they have a terminal disease, the people they love are diagnosed with a heartache for a lifetime. Growing up, my dad was my best friend. He was the world’s...

Laura Parker

Aug 10, 2024

I AM ALS is a movement that has brought new hope and new energy to finding a cure and I want to be involved. My mother, Colleen Clary, passed away from ALS in 2004 at age 59. My dad took care of her for five years. I know first-hand how the disease affects families. I...