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Karolyn Dibetta lives on a peaceful, hilltop property spanning 14 acres in the small town of Merlin, Oregon (near Medford). Recently diagnosed with ALS, Karolyn is navigating this journey with…
Lance Christian recently announced his retirement as Executive Director. Let’s celebrate his legacy with 22 Days of Giving in honor of his 22 Years at ALS Northwest! From January 10…
George Lee lives in Bend, Oregon with his wife Caryn and cat Tuffin. George is an Army Veteran with a long and distinguished career as a Military Police Officer and…
A special message from Executive Director Lance Christian: Dear Friend, As we enter 2025, ALS Northwest is poised to leap into the new year with enthusiasm to help people with…
Diana Hendrickson passed away on November 29, 2024. She was a dedicated Board Member and advocate for people living with ALS. Diana Hendrickson’s life was a testament to love, dedication,…
John Morehouse of Hood River, OR speaks highly of the services available to him through ALS Northwest. He shared, “I’ve never experienced the kind of support I get for ALS……
Sherry McBride and Kristi Cosden both passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2024. Both women were dedicated advocates for our mission, exemplifying joy even with ALS. They will be missed.…
Gabriel O’Brien is the new Care Services Coordinator for the Portland metro region at ALS Northwest. Jennifer Jordan from our communications team recently sat down with him for a brief…
October is National Book Month! ALS Northwest staff compiled six book recommendations from our local ALS community in Oregon and SW Washington and beyond. Not all books are about ALS,…
Fall is sometimes associated as a “season of loss” as daylight hours shorten, temperatures drop, and leaves turn vivid colors before falling to the ground. In many communities, the season…