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Maryellen and Donna

March Volunteer of the Month: Maryellen Fox

March 1, 2023 Comments Off on March Volunteer of the Month: Maryellen Fox

Bill Fox was a legend before his story included ALS. Today, his wife Maryellen Fox is continuing his legend and inspiring countless others as the Chapter’s March 2023 Volunteer of…

Farbers

Love Shines Bright on Valentine’s Day

February 13, 2023 Comments Off on Love Shines Bright on Valentine’s Day

After Stacy Farber was diagnosed with ALS in February 2021, she turned to her family for strength and comfort. Her husband, Dan, accompanied her to ALS treatment center visits and…

Jalal Burton

Jalal’s Journey: How Technology Makes Him Heard

January 30, 2023 Comments Off on Jalal’s Journey: How Technology Makes Him Heard

Jalal Burton lost his voice due to ALS, but he can still speak with his family using adaptive computer technology By Joe Nixon Jalal Burton lost his physical voice to…

Troy Neville

Living My Purpose

December 1, 2022 Comments Off on Living My Purpose

By Troy Neville Living My Purpose – With PLS We all have a purpose in life, even when life goes sideways. Recently my employer, Truist Financial Corporation, asked all employees…

Walker

More Than ALS:
Stories Of and By ALS Families

November 1, 2022 Comments Off on More Than ALS:
Stories Of and By ALS Families

Rick Rittenhouse was diagnosed with ALS in February 2013. He proudly served in the United States Navy from 1978 to 1984, and he shares that pride with the veteran community…

Celebrating 20 Years of the Lehigh Valley Walk to Defeat ALS

October 20, 2022 Comments Off on Celebrating 20 Years of the Lehigh Valley Walk to Defeat ALS

On Saturday, October 15, 2022, the Lehigh Valley Walk to Defeat ALS celebrated 20 years of bringing together friends, families, and businesses to raise money and hope for the ALS…

Life of Service

July 6, 2021 Comments Off on Life of Service

An ALS diagnosis often compels people to look forward to possible symptoms and challenges. It also provides a moment to look back at the fullness of life and reflect on…