by MarketSmart | Sep 9, 2025
In 2022 my recently retired mom started having difficulty speaking. She was diagnosed with ALS. She was a retired first grade teacher and even through her diagnosis she was still teaching in a new way. She taught us patience and tolerance. She was positive even though...
by MarketSmart | Aug 18, 2025
Peter’s generosity was inspired by his own father’s ALS diagnosis in 1985, fueling his lifelong commitment to ALS research. Peter has always preferred to connect directly with the people who lead the programs he supports, and appreciates hands-on engagement with staff...
by MarketSmart | Aug 18, 2025
Yanhong (Amy) Li, 李燕红 in Chinese, was born in 1964 in Jiamusi, Heilongjiang, China. Her father, Shunye Li, a renowned neurosurgeon and medical professor, and her mother, Yuxiu Wang, a chief nurse, were extremely compassionate and caring individuals. Both instilled in...
by MarketSmart | Aug 18, 2025
Christopher Noel Ryan was born in the former British colony of Jesselton, North Borneo (now known as Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, East Malaysia) in December 1958. He was the fifth among seven siblings, having three sisters and three brothers. His early education was in Sabah...