Over a year ago, Sophia Harding became a volunteer for The ALS Association, a fourth-generation member of the Barnett family to join the fight against ALS. In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, she moved to Florida and joined the team at The ALS Association Florida Chapter as a Phone Friend Volunteer.
The ALS Association’s Certified Treatment Centers of Excellence and Recognized Treatment Centers are dedicated to doing whatever it takes to provide compassionate care in a supportive, family-oriented atmosphere to help their patients live longer and stronger lives. One such center is the Phil Smith Neuroscience Institute at Holy Cross Health located in south Florida. “No matter what, the patient always comes first,” says Tina Duane, Regional Program Manager at The ALS Association Florida Chapter.
Gary Stevens lives with ALS, and has a large Walk team that wants to see the disease cured. His friend Todd is helping Gary battle ALS, just like Gary comforted him when his wife was battling cancer.
Sophia Harding is a Phone Friend Volunteer with The ALS Association Florida Chapter. She volunteers in honor of her great-grandfather who was the first chairman of The ALS Association.
The ALS Association Florida Chapter recaps fiscal year 2020-21 by discussing accomplishments made that drive forward our vision and some fundraising/event downfalls due to COVID-19.
Don and Alice Worden have been married for 42 years. Don is living with ALS, but the couple live their lives to the fullest and enjoy the little things that bring constant love. This is the perfect Valentine's Day love story. <3
David Tomasso and his family are raising money for The ALS Association Florida Chapter while running the virtual Disney Marathon! To support his efforts, go to TeamTomo-FL.com to make a donation. In the words of Jerry (living with ALS), let's make that $26,200 for everybody fighting ALS, a terrible, terrible disease.