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Keith Matteson Authors His ALS Journey

June 13, 2023 Comments Off on Keith Matteson Authors His ALS Journey

Keith Matteson died on Tuesday, August 15th. He was a dedicated champion of our cause, and he will be missed. Keith Matteson of Newport, Oregon was diagnosed with ALS in…

Legacy Building – The Ziegele Family Experience

April 30, 2023 Comments Off on Legacy Building – The Ziegele Family Experience

When Dale and Judy Ziegele of Ridgefield, WA, received Dale’s diagnosis of ALS in September of 2022 at the age of 79, their focus changed.   Dale and Judy have been…

Bruce Stoddard of Vancouver, Washington

April 24, 2023 Comments Off on Bruce Stoddard of Vancouver, Washington

One day, Bruce Stoddard started to notice his right ankle acting strange, as if it was asleep all the time. He spent a year and a half trying to find…

Larry Holtry of Beaverton, Oregon

April 24, 2023 Comments Off on Larry Holtry of Beaverton, Oregon

Larry Holtry is a positive guy. He always has been. He spent over 30 years in a lucrative sales career, where a positive attitude is essential to be successful. When…

More Than Just Food: The Dietitian’s Critical Role in ALS

April 14, 2023 Comments Off on More Than Just Food: The Dietitian’s Critical Role in ALS

Multidisciplinary care, a term for when professionals from a range of disciplines work together to deliver comprehensive care, is incredibly valuable for people living with ALS. At an ALS Clinic,…

Ruth Greiner of Coos Bay, Oregon

April 12, 2023 Comments Off on Ruth Greiner of Coos Bay, Oregon

Dedicated Teacher, Mother and Grandmother Ruth was diagnosed with primary lateral sclerosis (PLS) at OHSU in 2003 while working as an elementary school teacher in Coos Bay, Oregon. After 31…

Honoring Kelly Nace and All ALS Veterans in Our Community

November 11, 2022 Comments Off on Honoring Kelly Nace and All ALS Veterans in Our Community

The ALS Association Oregon and SW Washington Chapter honors and appreciates all veterans who served in the U.S. Armed Forces. This Veterans Day, we’d like to introduce Kelly Nace, a…

John Schaffers and His Remarkable Legacy: Moving the ALS Research Needle Forward 

March 10, 2022 Comments Off on John Schaffers and His Remarkable Legacy: Moving the ALS Research Needle Forward 

The ALS Association Oregon and SW Washington Chapter has funded two major research grants totaling $1,000,000 to support the work of scientists at Johns Hopkins University and Rapa Therapeutics who…