Stories
Marathon Weekend in Philadelphia has been a weekend filled with determination, celebration, and emotion since it first began as a small, local event in 1994. Since then, it has grown…
On Thursday, May 28, ALS United Mid-Atlantic will host The ALS Gallery: A One-Night Exhibition. This will be an evening dedicated to celebrating the creativity, resilience, and stories of individuals…
During Volunteer Appreciation Week, ALS United Mid-Atlantic honors the volunteers who make our work possible. From supporting office operations and helping at community events to providing personal companionship for people…
For families navigating an ALS diagnosis, the ability to remain at home with the right support can make an enormous difference in quality of life. As the disease progresses, daily…
Joe and I have been married for 56 years, and if I’ve learned anything, it’s that love isn’t just about grand gestures, it’s about showing up every day, through laughter,…
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…
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…
Dr. Stacy Lewin Farber has been an asset to not only ALS United Mid-Atlantic, but to the entire ALS community nationwide. She has brought her intelligence, determination, and hope into…