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First photo: Pat Dolan with his wife Mara. Second photo: Pat Dolan with loved ones at Inland Empire Walk to Defeat ALS.

Meet our 2023 Hero Award Recipient – Pat Dolan

mayo 19, 2023 Comentarios desactivados en Meet our 2023 Hero Award Recipient – Pat Dolan

The ALS Association and the Golden West Chapter announce the selection of Pat Dolan as a recipient of the 2023 Hero Award! The Hero Award, the highest honor given by…

Spotlight on… Annette Uribe: Family Caregiver and Financial Professional

abril 10, 2023 Comentarios desactivados en Spotlight on… Annette Uribe: Family Caregiver and Financial Professional

As a young adult, Annette Uribe found herself in the role of primary caregiver as well as a primary decision-maker. When Annette was 22, her mother was diagnosed with pancreatic…

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

marzo 31, 2023 Comentarios desactivados en 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…

Genetics and My ALS

marzo 17, 2023 Comentarios desactivados en Genetics and My ALS

By Larry Falivena Larry Falivena is a member of The ALS Association’s Board of Trustees and is living with ALS. Today, he is sharing his unique experience with the disease…

Celebrating women making a difference in the fight against ALS

marzo 10, 2023 Comentarios desactivados en Celebrating women making a difference in the fight against ALS

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…

Remembering Judy Heumann, disability rights leader (1947-2023)

marzo 8, 2023 Comentarios desactivados en Remembering Judy Heumann, disability rights leader (1947-2023)

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…

From One ALS Family to Another

enero 27, 2023 Comentarios desactivados en From One ALS Family to Another

By Kristina Woody In 2022, we shined a spotlight on the Woody family, providing a glimpse into their everyday life with ALS from many different perspectives. This year, we’ve invited…

Legendary Bitcoin pioneer and activist inspires runners around the world to defeat ALS in second annual Running Bitcoin Challenge

enero 20, 2023 Comentarios desactivados en Legendary Bitcoin pioneer and activist inspires runners around the world to defeat ALS in second annual Running Bitcoin Challenge

For the second year in a row, Bitcoin enthusiasts, athletes of all abilities, and supporters of the ALS/MND community around the world joined forces with the Golden West Chapter of…

Honoring the Legacy of Stephen Hawking: Reading for the Stars to Help Fight ALS

enero 7, 2023 Comentarios desactivados en Honoring the Legacy of Stephen Hawking: Reading for the Stars to Help Fight ALS

Stephen Hawking, the world-renowned British scientist, professor, and author, is regarded as one of the most brilliant theoretical physicists in history. From the Big Bang to black holes, his work on…

Natalie Woody: Growing Up with My Dad and ALS

diciembre 20, 2022 Comentarios desactivados en Natalie Woody: Growing Up with My Dad and ALS

ALS affects all people in the family – including kids. And while most ALS youth caregivers demonstrate amazing resilience and grace, they have complex experiences and feelings when living with…