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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…
This month, we celebrate Joan for over 25 remarkable years of dedication to ALS United Mid-Atlantic. What began as a simple statement, “I can do this job,” has grown into…
This month, ALS United Mid-Atlantic is proud to recognize Hatfield Quality Meats and their employees as our November Volunteers of the Month. The team at Hatfield Quality Meats has shown…
For many families, ALS enters their lives quietly with symptoms that don’t immediately add up. For Samantha Pattinson and her family, it began in 2021, when her father experienced trouble…
When Marda’s husband, Lenny, was diagnosed with ALS in 2019, her family entered a world they knew little about. But through the challenges of navigating the disease, ALS United Mid-Atlantic…
Rob Gildea’s journey is a testament to strength, resilience, and the profound impact of community support. For many years, Rob dedicated himself to the athletics at Red Land High School,…
Rosemarie ‘RoRo’ L. Ranalli Ferranto was the example of the American Dream. Her parents, Giacomo “Jack” Ranalli and Natalina Canzano Ranalli, were Italian immigrants who came to America to build…
When Karolina Fraczkowska meets with a member of Congress to talk about ALS, she always starts with, “My Tommy.” For over a decade, Karolina has been an energetic advocate for…
The ALS United Walk raises important funding and awareness for the ALS cause. Organizers and volunteers are essential to making sure the Walk event runs smoothly and that everyone who…
Dr. Stacy Lewin Farber is determined to make an impact and leave a legacy on behalf of all people diagnosed with ALS. In February 2021, Stacy Farber received the diagnosis…