Brad Hansen

Aug 10, 2024

I will never forget the actions of the ALS team that day. They were comforting and compassionate. It started with left hand weakness and difficulty in grip strength. As a life-long athlete, I dismissed it as being out of shape or age related. This progressed from...

Jim Plews-Ogan

Aug 10, 2024

Now my family and I confront many of the same challenges that my patients taught me how to face with dignity, tenacity, and good humor. I’m a retired pediatrician who spent a good part of my career caring for children with medical complexity and disability. Now...

Peggy MacDonald

Aug 10, 2024

I was very active and healthy until this. I was diagnosed December 21, 2022. I couldn’t believe what I was hearing. I had an MRI and EMGs done to confirm the diagnosis. I’m currently on two medications, Riluzole and Relyvrio and will start another medication this...

Chanel Hobbs

Aug 10, 2024

Do I have any regrets about getting the trach? None at all! My name is Chanel Hobbs and at the age of 39, I was diagnosed with ALS in June 2008. I live in Chester, Virginia with my high school sweetheart, Lamont. We have two young adult daughters, Angel and Deja. My...

Eddie Amos

Aug 10, 2024

He handled his diagnosis with grace and courage. Eddie was a proud veteran, Jesus lover, faithful husband and father. He handled his diagnosis with grace and courage. Diagnosed 2-13-2020, passed 07-13-2020. Not a day goes by he is not missed.