Women's History Month
At the age of four, Erin Merritt knew that she wanted to work in theatre. She began training at age 15 and made her professional debut as an actor at…
In January 2024, Jill Ann Goslinga, MD, MPH, Assistant Professor, UCSF Department of Neurology, gave a special presentation about the mechanisms of ALS medications at the ALS Network’s (formerly the…
Today is a significant milestone as I begin my tenure as president and CEO of the ALS Network. I am both humbled and invigorated to lead this organization through a…
On February 1, 2024, the ALS Network, formerly The ALS Association Golden West Chapter, announced Sheri Strahl, MPH, MBA, as its new president and CEO. Sheri has served as the…
Fran Finney is the widow of the legendary Hal Finney, who received the first Bitcoin transaction. In this interview, WBD 754 and Fran discuss her husband’s impact, their life together,…
As we approach the season of giving, Rosie the Riveter Trust takes time to reflect on the meaningful collaborations they’ve forged with local organizations over the past year. This Giving…
To find new treatments and a cure for ALS, it’s vital to have a dedicated network of scientists working to advance our understanding of the disease and thinking creatively about…
Women’s History Month (WHM) has been observed in the United States every March since 1987, and is dedicated to raising awareness of women’s contributions to history, culture, and society. A…
The Golden West Chapter joins the world in mourning and celebrating the life and legacy of disability rights activist Judith “Judy” Heumann, who died March 4, 2023. Known as the…
East Bay theater director Erin Merritt is living with the debilitating effects of ALS, the degenerative nervous system disorder also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease. Even though she struggles to…