ALS Awareness Month

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Throughout May, ALS News Today is recognizing ALS Awareness Month with various stories that represent different perspectives on life with ALS that we hope to help inspire and empower our readers. These stories highlight some of the unique challenges of living with ALS, as well as stories of hope and inspiration and other topics that help to generate awareness among the ALS community. Follow along with the series here or visit us on Facebook or Instagram using the hashtag #ALSSpotlight.

Family, mutual respect, and love keep me pushing forward with ALS

Our first holiday since my tracheotomy. My wife ordered these shirts while I was in the ICU. Since then, these shirts have become a part of who we are. We now are selling them on our website. Love. (Photos courtesy of Brian Jeansonne) This is Brian Jeansonne’s story: I’m…

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Fundraising, advocacy are focus of this year’s ALS Awareness Month

Recognized each May, ALS Awareness Month provides an opportunity for people living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and their families — as well as healthcare professionals, researchers, experts, and advocates — to increase awareness and education in the community at large, and to raise funds, all in the hope of…