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Scott Mclagan: A Dedicated ALS Caregiver

October 12, 2023 Comments Off on Scott Mclagan: A Dedicated ALS Caregiver

Scott and Stephanie Mclagan live outside of Bend, Oregon. Scott and Stephanie have been married for over five decades. Scott has cared for Stephanie since her ALS diagnosis in 2009.…

Dorothy Piazza: Resilience and Hope in Rural Oregon

October 12, 2023 Comments Off on Dorothy Piazza: Resilience and Hope in Rural Oregon

Dorothy Piazza has lived in John Day, Oregon since 1989. When she was diagnosed with ALS in October 2022, she worried that she would have to move somewhere else because…

Our New Name and Logo

October 10, 2023 Comments Off on Our New Name and Logo

A special message from Executive Director Lance Christian The last year has been a time of amazing growth and evolution for The ALS Association Oregon and SW Washington Chapter. We…

What is the ALS Research Symposium?

October 3, 2023 Comments Off on What is the ALS Research Symposium?

Did you know that we host an annual ALS research symposium where some of the nation’s foremost researchers come together to share the most promising findings from the hundreds of…

David Judd: Living Well with ALS

September 18, 2023 Comments Off on David Judd: Living Well with ALS

Updated 1/31/24 David’s ALS symptoms started gradually, as he noticed he lacked the dexterity to button his shirts and his balance became unsteady.   What started out as small inconveniences grew…

Randy Paullus of Hermiston, Oregon

September 18, 2023 Comments Off on Randy Paullus of Hermiston, Oregon

Beth and Randy Paullus of Hermiston, Oregon are doing their best to prepare for an unplanned future with ALS. “You know, I’m just glad we love each other now that…

Steve Florin: Why PLS Support Group Matters

September 12, 2023 Comments Off on Steve Florin: Why PLS Support Group Matters

Are you a caregiver, person living with ALS or PLS, or experiencing grief from the loss of a loved one? Steve Florin of Jacksonville, Oregon is a loyal attendee of…

Turn your Ducks watch party into an ALS benefit

August 29, 2023 Comments Off on Turn your Ducks watch party into an ALS benefit

Did you hear that University of Oregon’s starting quarterback Bo Nix has pledged to donate $100 for every touchdown he scores in the 2023 season? We’re asking our community to…

Brian Epp: SWWA Community Foundation Community Champion Nominee

August 24, 2023 Comments Off on Brian Epp: SWWA Community Foundation Community Champion Nominee

The Chapter nominated Brian Epp for the SWWA Community Foundation Community Champion award in 2023. The following essay was submitted on his behalf. Although Brian was not selected, he will…

Give Back with Bo

August 17, 2023 Comments Off on Give Back with Bo

Season Touchdown tally: 51 University of Oregon Quarterback Bo Nix Joins Forces with ALS Northwest to Tackle ALS Through Touchdowns  In a heartfelt display of compassion and community engagement, University…