Our ALS Community
Award-winning actor, singer, speaker, and advocate Aaron Lazar has exemplified a resilience that reminds us of the power we have to make the impossible possible, encouraging us all to “dream…
Before her passing from ALS in 2020, Gayle Garner Roski described watercolor as a “medium of magic.” Gayle once explained she loved “watercolors because they have a way of being…
With a heavy heart, we share the sad news that Lorene Lee, a beloved mother, wife, friend, and passionate ALS advocate, died on October 16, 2024. It was in November…
When Etzael Jimenez first arrived in the United States from Mexico at the age of 20, his initial plan was to stay for a year to learn English. Now 25…
For the Aguileras, their mother, Yolanda Aguilera, was the heart of their family. She had four children: Michelle, Julia, Jessica, and Eddie. They spent every holiday, birthday, and other family…
Spero Koulouras grew up in Detroit, Michigan, in a Greek family, surrounded by many cousins. With a passion for sports, especially baseball, he dreamed of becoming a professional player for…
The ALS Network joined in celebrating Impossible Dream, the debut album of Broadway actor and Essey award winner, Aaron Lazar in Hollywood on Sept. 29. This festivities come a few…
The ALS Network, formerly ALS Golden West, honors the life and legacy of Fred Fisher, MSW, LCSW, president emeritus of the ALS Network. Fred died on September 10, 2024 following…
Since 2017, the San Francisco 49ers have annually honored NFL legend Dwight Clark, who wore jersey number 87, to recognize his contributions both on and off the field. Clark, a…
After experiencing tingling and tightness in her left ankle, along with cramping and restlessness in her legs while sleeping, Mandy visited her doctor to figure out what was causing these…