ALSN is a silver-lining in a dark disease

ALSN is a silver-lining in a dark disease

After I was diagnosed with ALS, in November 2020, my UCSF neurologist connected me with the ALS Network and my current Care Manager. She informed me of all the free of charge services and resources provided by this non-profit organization for ALS patients and...
Praying for a Cure

Praying for a Cure

I support the ALS Network because they played a crucial role in my brother’s diagnosis. They collaborate with various healthcare providers to help navigate the complexities of care and daily challenges while offering essential support. By raising awareness about...

I lost my wife of 34 years, the mother of my two sons. Sara was a humanitarian, a consummate professional in her chosen field of speech pathology, a superb hiker and a beloved friend.
We Live with ALS

We Live with ALS

I support the ALS Network because they fight for a cure of ALS on my behalf. The ALS Network offers support groups for pALS and cALS, and educational and exercise classes. Last year, my niece, Anita Bailey, coordinated a group of family and friends for the 26th annual...
The love and hate of a devastating disease

The love and hate of a devastating disease

I am a woman, a mom, a scientist, and a researcher, and as such, find the complex processes that neurons use to defend themselves against threats simply fascinating. I feel privileged to spend my work day thinking about how these processes might be connected, and how...
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