Month: January 2026
We are proud and excited to welcome Dr. Fern Kaufman to the ALS United Mid-Atlantic Board. Fern brings with her a lifetime of dedication to healthcare, leadership, and service to…
In July of 2018, life changed suddenly for February’s Volunteer of the Month, Stephen Cronin. What began as a routine 5K run quickly turned into a medical emergency. After crossing…
Marianne and I met in 2005, fresh out of college and new to Philadelphia. She was born in Pittsburgh and came to Philly for City Year; I was born in…
When I think about my love story with my husband, David, I don’t start with ALS. I start with joy. David has always treated me like a queen. Anything I…
We met in Boston, I was an undergraduate at MIT, studying biology. Tom was across the river at Boston College, immersed in a PhD program in physics. Boston is a…
Erin King, RN will soon be celebrating one year with ALS United Mid-Atlantic, and it’s hard to believe how quickly that time has flown. She joined the organization on April…
In a big win for the ALS community, New Jersey has passed and signed into law legislation that will strengthen how amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and related motor neuron diseases…
In 2026, ALS United Mid-Atlantic will once again bring our community together through a full calendar of meaningful events. Each gathering, whether a walk, ride, educational symposium, or celebration, plays…
News & Updates On behalf of all of us at ALS United Mid-Atlantic, I want to wish you and your family a very Happy New Year! This season offers a…
ALS United Mid-Atlantic is proud to kick off 2026 by honoring Bill O’Sullivan as our January Volunteer of the Month. Bill is incredibly involved in the ALS community – offering…