Jerry Tobias
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...
Cari Meystrik
I feared I would not see my children finish grade school. I am so blessed to have all four in college and even one married. I have been fighting ALS for over 22 years. I was diagnosed at the age of 28 when my oldest child was five and my youngest not even born yet....
Cate Prato
My goal is to live my life to the fullest as long as I can and to be a burden on my family as short a time as I can. I was diagnosed with ALS in August of 2019 after two years of symptoms, which started in my left hand. I’m progressing slowly and am still able to...