Awareness
San Francisco University High School graduate Leila Sulentic and her family have been battling ALS for as long as she can remember. “My first experience was when I was around…
“I have always believed and always taught my kids they can do whatever they want. I’ve tried to live that life. Why should I stop doing what I love?” –…
A new study found that Black patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) experienced longer delays to being diagnosed with ALS than White patients. Societal determinants of health, such as disparities…
“My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.” – Maya Angelou, American…
The $6 Challenge Example! Youth Action participant Sydney Carroll donated the few dollars she had in her piggy bank towards fighting ALS and asked that others do the same. Today,…
Mari Winsor, an internationally renowned fitness legend who was widely credited with popularizing Pilates and making this once obscure workout accessible to the public, died peacefully at her home surrounded…
Nanci Ryder, a renown Hollywood publicist and co-founder of BWR Public Relations, was diagnosed with ALS in 2014. From then on, she worked tirelessly to raise public awareness, and to…
It is with heavy hearts that we share the news that Ryan Farnsworth, whose story is featured as a part of our #VoiceYouLove campaign, died Tuesday evening surrounded by his…
The ALS Association Golden West Chapter is proud to announce that Nanci Ryder will be the recipient of the 2018 Walk Hero Award at the 16th annual Los Angeles County…
On June 4, 2018, the world lost the beloved NFL legend, San Francisco 49ers Dwight Clark, to ALS. On the day of his passing, his wife, Kelly, announced the sad…