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Ashley Chernikovich

It started in 2018 when I was 23, affecting my right dominant hand. It started in 2018 when I was 23, affecting my right dominant hand. I was a college graduate at the time seeking employment for a year. My legs were affected with cramps and minor twitching which gave...

Shelli Scott

I am a fighter and my wish is to see both of my sons get married. I am strong and ALS does not define me. My name is Shelli Scott, at age 49 was diagnosed with bulbar ALS on Jan 5, 2021. I am married to Doug Scott who has been the rock of my life for over 28 years. I...
Michael Falk

Michael Falk

For all that I accomplished, my greatest joy has come from coaching my son in baseball. Baseball was my first love. I was a pitcher and played until I was 31 years old. My highest attained level was semi-professional and I was scouted briefly. For all that I...

Gwen Gotsch

Yes, like Lou Gehrig, he caught a bad break but he had a lot to live for. I’m sharing a video from the White Sox organization with my son, Kris Grahnke’s ALS and baseball story. As he says towards the end of the video, yes, like Lou Gehrig, he caught a bad...
Sarah Gascoigne

Sarah Gascoigne

I went to the doctor and ALS was the last thing on their minds because I was so young. I grew up knowing my family carried a disease called ALS. In August 2015 ALS hit close to home; my dad was diagnosed. I watched my strong, independent, hardworking father go from...