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Claire emphasizes ALS awareness and a value of honest communication through participation in the annual Walk ALS. Claire Sharp is an active participant in the annual Walk ALS with her…
67-year-old Ron Newbury, a native of Whitefish, Montana, moved back to Oregon in 2020. Ron has always embodied a passion for the outdoors and sports. Whether it was running marathons,…
Everything you need to know to enjoy some delicious food while giving back to ALS Northwest this winter: Tuesday, January 30th: Oakshire Beer Hall in Northeast Portland is donating $1…
In 2023, ALS Northwest launched our Bereavement Program, which provides grief support services to people in our community. Why did we establish a Bereavement Program? Thanks to our strong community…
A Special Message from Bereavement Coordinator Rebekah Albert The Holiday season can be an especially hard time for many people. Family gatherings and holiday celebrations can amplify grief and loss,…
Cathy Davies and Sue Mullenburg have been together for 20 years. This couple is an inspiring example of the sacrifices partners make in the face of an ALS diagnosis. They…
Dr. Melanie Fried-Oken is researching ways to help people with severe disabilities use brain-computer interface (BCI) technology to communicate. When using the BCI, people wear an electrode cap (like a…
There’s an easy new way to support ALS Northwest! Until December, 31, 2023, you can donate your Walgreens cash rewards to ALS Northwest. Log in to your myWalgreens account, search…
Researchers at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and College of Medicine have developed and published guidelines for genetic testing and counseling for people living with ALS. These evidence-based,…
I met Donna and Brian Bogardus while settling into their new 55 and older community in Fairview, Oregon. Both are US Navy veterans, who recently moved from Klamath Falls to…