Our ALS Community
When Beth Greulich’s husband, Geoff, was diagnosed with ALS in January 2023, their world shifted overnight. What followed, however, was a powerful reminder of the strength found in friendship. Beth’s…
The Ellis family lived a fond life as a family of three: Stephen (Steve), Scean, and their daughter, Kennedy. Based in Los Angeles, California, Steve and Scean found work in…
Born in Sacramento, CA, Patti was raised by two well-educated parents who taught her perseverance and determination. At the age of 12, she sustained a painful injury on her legs…
Born and raised in Dalian, China, Mark Ma grew up in an environment where he often felt unable to speak freely. As a tall and physically different child, he was…
When Eric Kentor first met his wife, Adrienne, at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) during law school, neither could have imagined the rich and meaningful life they would…
Born and raised in Seattle, Washington, Rodney Morrell lived a storied life with fond memories. After moving to Missoula, Montana, he joined the Navy in 1974 and was chosen to…
Dante Diego and his wife Amy have been partners in life for over 20 years. They first met working at a restaurant in San Anselmo, California, quickly became great friends,…
Raised in a small town on the Chesapeake Bay of Virginia, Michael “Moose” Armistead grew up with many aspirations, including a drive to serve. After graduating high school in 1970,…
The ALS Network is honored to announce its role as Charity Champion for the inaugural season of the Impossible Dreams podcast, launching on Tuesday, October 7, 2025. Hosted by acclaimed…
Joanne “Cookie” Fujio can’t recall exactly when she and her husband, Gary “Black” Miyashiro, had the conversation that upended their happy life on Kaua‘i — only that it was late…