Mindy Uhrlaub

Aug 10, 2024

For several years, I kept my genetic results as a C9orf72 gene carrier a secret. The only people other than my doctor who knew were my husband, my brother, and my parents. I asked all of them to keep my news quiet until I told my kids three years later, when they were...

Rachel Williams

Aug 10, 2024

She continues to exemplify leadership, kindness, humility and humor through this terrible disease. My best friend and mentor Sandy Morris has ALS. She is the bravest human I know. She continues to exemplify leadership, kindness, humility and humor through this...

Chantelle Cherecwich

Aug 10, 2024

I am joining my voice to this fight because of my friend who is more than my friend — he is the truest of brothers of 45 years. Hello. My name is Chantelle. I am joining my voice to this fight because of my friend who is more than my friend — he is the...

Jessica Shortall

Aug 10, 2024

Jason is the most magical, mischievous, adventurous, loyal, and big-hearted person I know. In fall 2021, one of my best lifelong friends, Jason Rice, was diagnosed with ALS. He is 43 years old, with a wife and two little girls. Jason is a Navy doctor and an...

Tracey Chesser

Aug 10, 2024

Both my daughter and son had Mrs. Hickerson for a teacher. She was wonderful and in it for the right reasons. She is energetic and full of life and faith. Both my daughter and son had Mrs. Hickerson for a teacher. She was wonderful and in it for the right reasons. She...