by Catherine Nodurft | Oct 8, 2020 | ALS Hero, Walk to Defeat ALS
Tony Dallas’ family has always been competitive. They are a “baseball family” – Tony had played and coached baseball, and his sons followed in his footsteps. So, when Tony lost an arm-wrestling match to his sons over Thanksgiving, his family didn’t think...
by Catherine Nodurft | Dec 18, 2019 | Inspiring PALS, Stories
Jim Tobin was training for his third half marathon when he began noticing weakness in his hips and right leg – not a good sign for a runner. Two and a half years later, in January, 2016, after many tests, he received the diagnosis that would forever change his...
by Jacque Amadi | Nov 27, 2018 | Fundraising, Research
In 2018 we set out with the goal to spark hope, ignite action, and inspire others to join us in the fight to create a world without ALS. And it was thanks to our wonderful community that we were able to achieve that goal. Throughout the year we provided patient...
by Elise Bernard | Jul 11, 2018 | Walk to Defeat ALS
The ALS Association Introduces New Mission Integration Concept at the Walk to Defeat ALS Each year, hundreds of thousands of people across the country bring their determination, energy, and passion to the Walk to Defeat ALS to celebrate the progress made in the search...
by Elise Bernard | Jun 10, 2018 | Inspiring PALS, Stories
In 2001, Patricia and Oran Hamilton welcomed their son Patrick into the world. As Patricia started this new chapter in her life, she knew that she wanted to cherish every moment of motherhood. Over the years, she watched as her son grew, encouraging his love of...
