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Colin Meagher’s story is one of adventure. A former photographer by trade, Colin also had a passion for snowboarding, climbing, and other high-adrenaline outdoor activities. He attends the Hood River ALS…
Whitney Parnell is a current board member. She generously contributed the story below about her father, Steven Stern, and his ALS diagnosis. Steven passed away in 2015. When someone you…
Rhonda Baumann is a long-time participant of the ALS Ride. She gathers her community annually for the Beers and Gears ALS Ride in July. Rhonda resides with her husband in…
Deirdre wasn’t shocked when she received her ALS diagnosis in September 2023. Her father, grandfather, and even great-grandfather all had the disease. Familial ALS is rare and comprises 5-10% of…
Glenn Freese is a people-person and musician who now advocates for those in assisted living facilities. Like many people living with ALS, Glenn noticed symptoms years before his official diagnosis.…
Alice McGrew lives in Vancouver, WA with her service dog, Cindy Lou. From the table in her dining room, we enjoyed a serene view of a lush backward. Alice noticed…
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…
Sherry’s story highlights the importance of support systems and proactivity in navigating this challenging disease. A California native, Sherry LaSalle moved to Oregon in November of 2020 at the behest…
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,…
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…
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