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For many of us, being able to speak and feel heard are important parts of how we connect with loved ones. Sending a text or signing on to a video call is something we barely even have to think about today. But that’s often not true for a person living with ALS. Losing your voice or the use of your hands and…
After his ALS diagnosis in 2021, Marc Waddell felt alone. Today, he has a loving wife and leans on other supports like ALS Northwest as he navigates this disease. Marc Waddell is from a small town in the Teton…
Greg Fisk of Tygh Valley, Oregon joined his first Ski ALS event at Mt. Hood Meadows in 2025. Thanks to support from fundraising events like this one, he is able…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ALS Northwest uses Grant from Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation to support Southern Oregon Foundation funds will serve people living with ALS in Southern Oregon. Portland, OR (February 3, 2026) — ALS Northwest has received…
RE: Sharing Our Strategic Plan Dear Community, I am proud to share our new strategic plan, a roadmap that reflects the strength, insight, and courage of our community. This plan comes…