Maggi Carmichael

Aug 10, 2024

I have a real fear of ALS being passed down to me through genes but I’m staying positive. My mother was the first family member in our family to ever be diagnosed with ALS when I was 11 years old. She passed away when I was 12. I cherish the many memories I have...

Mary Ann Herbert

Aug 10, 2024

More research is needed to determine CAUSE, DIAGNOSIS and a CURE! It’s too late for my husband but it’s not too late for those living with this disease. My husband David was a healthy 62 year old when out of nowhere started having weakness and shortness of breath. He...

Juan Reyes

Aug 10, 2024

I love you Meg, in this giant puzzle of life you are the first and last piece. 1984, I went to a friend’s birthday party hosted by another mutual friend, it was my senior year in high school. I had known Meg since our freshman year through band. Meg’s...

Tom Garey

Aug 10, 2024

**Tom passed away on July 15, 2022. Below is his story in his own words.** Did you serve in the military, specifically the Middle East? After about every test you could have, it was that one question that seemed to solidify my ALS diagnosis. My name is Tom and I was...

Tom Ward

Aug 10, 2024

Every day I contribute to my family through love and kindness. In addition to my family, I am a landscape impressionist oil painting. I’ll paint until I can’t. In 2010 I was diagnosed with ALS. I served in the Marine Corps from 1972-1975. I am...