Month: November 2021

Spotlight on Thomas and Carolyn Reese

November 29, 2021 Comments Off on Spotlight on Thomas and Carolyn Reese

Sometimes a chance encounter can lead to our most significant relationships.  Thomas “Tom” Reese had just finished serving in the Coast Guard and was starting to practice law as a…

A message from …. José Fajardo: There is hope to end ALS

November 12, 2021 Comments Off on A message from …. José Fajardo: There is hope to end ALS

Aloha, I recently shared my story for the Golden West Chapter’s Walk to Defeat ALS. For the first time ever, teams and participants representing 31 California counties and the entire…

A Message from Jerelyn Smith, Former Private E 1, United States Army

November 11, 2021 Comments Off on A Message from Jerelyn Smith, Former Private E 1, United States Army

I was born, raised, and live in California. I had wanted to serve in the military for most of my life. Determined that this would be my career, I took…

Spotlight on …. Sue Morris – Committed to Care, Cures, and Community

November 8, 2021 Comments Off on Spotlight on …. Sue Morris – Committed to Care, Cures, and Community

“There are only four kinds of people in the world. Those who have been caregivers. Those who are currently caregivers. Those who will be caregivers, and those who will need…

Fueled by 15 years of ALS advocacy, California renews funding to the Golden West Chapter for the ALS community

November 6, 2021 Comments Off on Fueled by 15 years of ALS advocacy, California renews funding to the Golden West Chapter for the ALS community

The State of California renewed multi-year funding for our wraparound model of care that helps people live longer and better with ALS, and also accelerates the search for treatments and…

The Brain Bot Harnesses Therapeutic Potential

November 2, 2021 Comments Off on The Brain Bot Harnesses Therapeutic Potential

Did you know that it is possible to look at MILLIONS of cells over many months at one time to track their health? Dr. Steven Finkbeiner at the Gladstone Institutes…