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Kelly and Rebecca celebrate Kelly's birthday

Friendship Through ‘Helping Hands’: Kelly Burnham and Rebecca Ralston 

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…

Jazmin Holmes And Terry Smith Helping Hands (2)

2024 Gratitude Report: Volunteer Program Spotlight

This story appears in our 2024 Gratitude Report. Download the full report to learn more about our work. In 2024, 33 people served as Helping Hands volunteers for people living with ALS,…

Text-to-voice device

ALS and Communication: Commons Terms and Tools

Note: This article was edited on 7/18/2025 for clarity and to provide additional resources. Did you know? Assistive technology is any item, product, or system that supports a person’s ability…

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Spotlight on the Medical Equipment Program  

Through our Medical Equipment Program, ALS Northwest fills in the gaps and reduces costs for people living with ALS. This article is from the 2023 Annual Report. Since 2002, ALS…