Walk to Defeat ALS

My ALS Story – The Borba Family

September 22, 2023 Comments Off on My ALS Story – The Borba Family

Luis Borba was admired by many and was often referred to as “Uncle Louie,” from many family and friends. Luis developed a life in the Central Valley, and worked on…

My ALS Story – The Sy Ohana

September 7, 2023 Comments Off on My ALS Story – The Sy Ohana

In 2020, Elizabeth Sy was diagnosed with ALS. After learning more about the disease, the Sy family connected with ALS Golden West for services and support.  The Sy family also…

The Impact of ALS Awareness – Charlie and Angie Wren

August 1, 2023 Comments Off on The Impact of ALS Awareness – Charlie and Angie Wren

Charlie Wren and his wife, Angelina (Angie) Flores Wren met each other at school around the first grade. They reconnected later as adults over social media and got married 14…

Community Gathers for the 2023 Kern County Walk to Defeat ALS® Kickoff and Movie Night,
Featuring a Special Screening of a PBS Documentary Featuring Charlie Wren

July 14, 2023 Comments Off on Community Gathers for the 2023 Kern County Walk to Defeat ALS® Kickoff and Movie Night,
Featuring a Special Screening of a PBS Documentary Featuring Charlie Wren

The Golden West Chapter will host the Kern County Walk to Defeat ALS Kickoff and Movie Night on Thursday, July 20, 2023 at Studio Movie Grill in Bakersfield. The Kickoff…

My ALS Story – Steve Witt and His Family

July 11, 2023 Comments Off on My ALS Story – Steve Witt and His Family

Steve Witt was diagnosed with ALS in May 2022. As a former copywriter at several New York advertising agencies for much of his career, Steve decided to put his writing…

ALS Awareness Takes Center Court at NCAA Men’s Final Four and Championship

March 31, 2023 Comments Off on ALS Awareness Takes Center Court at NCAA Men’s Final Four and Championship

The San Diego State University (SDSU) Aztecs’ run in the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament is historic for many reasons. It is the school’s first Final Four and Championship…

A Tribute to Matt Chaney, Our Hero

November 21, 2022 Comments Off on A Tribute to Matt Chaney, Our Hero

It is with a heavy heart that we share the sad news that Matt Chaney, Chapter Advisory Trustee and dear friend to many, died on November 11, 2022, after a…

The 2022 Greater LA Walk to Defeat ALS® Takes Another Step To Unlock Lou Gehrig’s Disease

October 24, 2022 Comments Off on The 2022 Greater LA Walk to Defeat ALS® Takes Another Step To Unlock Lou Gehrig’s Disease

The Golden West Chapter of The ALS Association hosts the 21st Annual Greater LA Walk to Defeat ALS on Sunday, November 6, 2022 at Exposition Park in Los Angeles. The…