https://vimeo.com/124556645 This video from the ALS Association Texas chapter is all about Steve. A recently retired chaplain for the federal prison system from Fort Worth, Texas, Steve is about to get married to his longtime sweetheart, Anna. MORE: Pastor Kevin Kinchen hasn’t let his ALS diagnosis get in the…
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Living With ALS: Clara’s Story
ALS can be a difficult disease to diagnose as many of the early signs and symptoms can mimic those of other conditions. This video shared by Mike Brez is all about Clara. Clara was recently diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) after being misdiagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome. MORE:…
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a disease that progressively shuts down your muscles by attacking certain cells in the brain and spinal cord that are needed to keep muscles moving. Eventually, patients will lose their mobility, have trouble moving, walking, swallowing and even breathing. MORE: 13 facts about ALS…
This Is What ALS Can Do in One Year
In this touching video from Friends of Alan Gustafson, viewers see how quickly the progressive condition amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) can change a person’s life. MORE: Four treatments that can help improve life with ALS In just a year, Alan has gone from an active father to being…
Soccer Coach Mom Talks About Living With ALS
https://vimeo.com/124557753 This heartfelt video from the ALS Association Texas chapter is all about Christi. The young mother from Tyler, Texas is still coming to terms with her recent amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) diagnosis and wonders if she would have lived her life differently had she known what the future had in…
6 of the Best Apps for Chronic Illness Management
Managing a chronic illness can be difficult. There are many different medications to take (often at different times), appointments to remember, symptoms to keep track of, and lots of information to absorb. Thankfully, living in a digital age means that there are numerous mobile apps that can help you manage your chronic…
ALS Stories: Pam Kofstad
This video from ALSA Oregon is all about Pam Kofstad and her family. Pam’s health was on the decline for more than a year, starting with the inability to turn her left foot out and often tripping, which led to her being confined to a wheelchair. In April 2015, Pam was diagnosed with amyotrophic…
5 Important Things the ALS Association Does
The ALS Association was founded in 1985 and is dedicated to helping patients who suffer from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The non-profit organization operates with a global scope, coordinating their research with some of the world’s top scientists. Here are six more things this incredible organization does: Research…
ALS Stories: Christi Wyatt Zimmerman
This video from Tyler Morning Telegraph is all about Christi Wyatt Zimmerman. MORE: Soccer coach mom talks about her life with ALS Zimmerman, who’s from Texas, was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) in 2014 at just 36 years old. However, despite the devastating news, she’s remained…
This week, Stephen Hawking turned 76. While 76 doesn’t seem all that impressive with many living past 100 in this day and age — for Hawking, it’s simply remarkable. Stephen Hawking was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) when he wast just 21 years old. At the time of his…
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