It was an honor and privilege to host our 9th Annual Hope & Help Symposium this year at the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort in Orlando.

Stomp Out ALS is a third-party fundraiser hosted by Brandi Hyatt in memory of her father Jack who passed away in 2017. The event is centered around the Kentucky Derby - getting dressed up, wearing big hats, eating delicious Southern-themed food and baked goods, picking horses and other Derby-related activities.

Gene Nifenecker rode Cash the bull in the Cracker Day Rodeo to raise money for ALS and make his wife, who is living with the disease, smile.

Ricky and Carole Neal met on July 4th, 1985 at a car crash scene and experienced what some call "love at first sight." In the face of ALS, the couple moves forward together building mountains of support around them.

Despite divorce amidst the ALS diagnosis, Gladys and Hector Villalobos remain friends and proud grandparents. Their hearts remain full of love for their family.

Runners in the annual Jerusalem Marathon are supporting The ALS Association Florida Chapter for the first time ever in 2022, because of Deena Sue.

The Langleys hosted a Sarasota Ice Bucket Challenge at their home in order to achieve more awareness and fundraising for ALS and research.

Elizabeth Bradley lost her husband Woody to ALS, and has used his passing as inspiration to pursue a Master of Science in Psychology.
To complete her research project, she needs survey responses soon!

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.

Jean Mendolia, RD, clinical dietitian at the Phil Smith Neuroscience ALS Clinic, gives nutrition advice to people living with ALS.

Jeanne Struve, RD/N, LD, dietician/nutritionist from the Affiliated ALS Clinic at Lee Health, gives nutrition advice to people living with ALS.

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.

Ed Woods shares his love with his wife Carol, as he takes care of her as she battles ALS.

Leann and Jimmy share their love story and how they battle ALS together. <3

Brandi Costa shares the love she has for her mom Sandra Swords and how hard it is to watch her mom live with ALS.

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.