Jerry Tobias

Aug 10, 2024

I was a firefighter for 29 years. I was a firefighter for 29 years. I was diagnosed on June 9th, 2016 — my 37th anniversary. My doctor told me to retire because of the stress of my job. … I’m still talking and walking, though I use an UPWalker and I have...

Elizabeth Them

Aug 10, 2024

I fight and hold out hope that someday soon being diagnosed doesn’t mean you will eventually lose the things you love doing. I was always active. I played college basketball and enjoyed doing stuff, whether it be hiking, skiing, boating or walking my dogs. ALS steals...

Greg Heydet Sr.

Aug 10, 2024

I’ve been diagnosed, advocating and fighting since October 2009 — so I AM ALS!

Gudjon Sigurdsson

Aug 10, 2024

I will not let ALS stop me from living my life. ALS is not a death sentence. It’s a sentence to live and enjoy every moment. Since my diagnosis in 2004, I’ve been fighting for human rights. I will not let ALS stop me from living my life. ALS is not a death sentence....

Guillermo “Gill” Garcia

Aug 10, 2024

Today, I may be fighting for my life. But I know I’m not alone. I have my family of service members, I have patients and veterans living with ALS, and I now have you. When I was diagnosed with ALS, I turned to my community for support. That community included my...