News & Stories
Angie Quandt’s story was featured at the ALS Northwest Wine, Dine & Unwind event in early 2026. She exemplifies grace while navigating ALS with the help of her family and ALS Northwest. …
One small step can make a big impact. John Nicolaisen, of Redmond, Oregon faces ALS with courage, humor, and the support of his large community, including his wife Joene. Through his involvement with…
Claire Sharp’s story is one of resilience, advocacy, and connections. Her favorite time of the year is when the ALS Northwest walk fundraiser comes to her community in Southern Oregon, not only raising money for…
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…
When Kelly was diagnosed with ALS at just 30 years old, the weight of what lay ahead felt overwhelming. She has familial ALS, a hereditary form of ALS that accounts for 5-10% of all ALS cases. Her father died…
At 48 years old, Roger is navigating an ALS diagnosis with extraordinary courage, humor and generosity. He lives in Redmond, Oregon and first began noticing symptoms after neck surgery last…
Make sure no one has to face ALS alone. Give by December 31! Connection, friendship, family… these are basic human needs. We take for granted our ability to connect with…
Kim Hamlet has been living with primary lateral sclerosis (PLS) for more than 25 years — a slow-progressing neurological disease that hasn’t stopped her from showing up for herself, her…
Dawn McCrea was diagnosed with ALS just over 20 years ago at age 40. Today, she continues to defy every expectation. And she’s not just surviving — she actively seeks…