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Women Who Carry Hope Forward

March 13, 2026 Comments Off on Women Who Carry Hope Forward

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…

Spotlight on… the Ellis Family

February 27, 2026 Comments Off on Spotlight on… the Ellis Family

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…

Spotlight on… Patti Hancock

January 13, 2026 Comments Off on Spotlight on… Patti Hancock

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…

Spotlight on… Mark Ma, ALS Researcher and Entrepreneur

December 19, 2025 Comments Off on Spotlight on… Mark Ma, ALS Researcher and Entrepreneur

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…

Spotlight On … The Kentor Family

December 10, 2025 Comments Off on Spotlight On … The Kentor Family

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…

Spotlight on… Rodney Morrell, Veteran and Person Living with ALS

December 8, 2025 Comments Off on Spotlight on… Rodney Morrell, Veteran and Person Living with ALS

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…

Spotlight on … Dante Diego, Husband, Dad, and ALS Caregiver

November 14, 2025 Comments Off on Spotlight on … Dante Diego, Husband, Dad, and ALS Caregiver

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,…

Spotlight on… Moose Armistead, Veteran and Person Living with ALS

November 10, 2025 Comments Off on Spotlight on… Moose Armistead, Veteran and Person Living with ALS

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,…

ALS Network – Charity Champion of Impossible Dreams Podcast

September 30, 2025 Comments Off on ALS Network – Charity Champion of Impossible Dreams Podcast

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…

Uncles and Aunties: Joanne “Cookie” Fujio’s fight against ALS

September 15, 2025 Comments Off on Uncles and Aunties: Joanne “Cookie” Fujio’s fight against ALS

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…