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Russell Newton

Russell Newton

I was 59 years old and living in the Bay Area. I woke on May 4th and had a funny feeling in my mouth. I was 59 years old and living in the Bay Area. I woke on May 4th and had a funny feeling in my mouth. Like most men, I just ignored it and went about my day. But I...
Paul Weisman

Paul Weisman

Never give up, never lose hope, always remain optimistic. Be willing to defy the odds!!! Living with ALS for 8 1/2 years now. I choose to fight this disease by raising awareness and advocating. I speak in schools all across Long Island. Talk to students about my...

Chip Carton

“They had me go in for a brain tumor,” he said, “and the doctor came in and said, ‘Oh no, you don’t have brain cancer.’ So, I was elated.” “It makes you look at life a different way.” – Chip Carton on living with ALS When Chip Carton arrived at his...
Benjamin Stephens

Benjamin Stephens

I am also a father to an 18 year old son. He is why I fight every single day. I am a 44 year old male, diagnosed in January of 2019. I have progressed fairly typical. I am also a father to an 18 year old son. He is why I fight every single day. I still have a lot that...
Mary Tiknis

Mary Tiknis

I have been the caretaker of my children, grandchildren and husband–now I need them to take care of me. I have been a nurse for 48 years. I have been the caretaker of my children, grandchildren and husband–now I need them to take care of me. I was...