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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…
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…
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……
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…
A new treatment in 2023 changed the medical landscape for Terry Smith, a person living with ALS in Hood River, Oregon. This article is from the 2023 Annual Report. Terry…
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…
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…
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…
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