As a healthcare worker, Tina cared for people diagnosed with ALS, including her mother. Prior to her mom’s passing in 2018, Tina started to experience symptoms that were eerily familiar. “Towards the end of my mother’s battle with ALS, I began …
Faces of ALS: Tackling Those Miles for Mitch
Marathon runners choose to run for a variety of reasons. Some love to run, enjoy the challenge, or want to cross off an item on their bucket list. Others are running for something – or someone – beyond themselves. Nathan …
Faces of ALS: Michelle Gutierrez — Batting Against ALS
Michelle has been a lifelong Chicago White Sox fan. But when she went to a Sox game in June, she saw something that left her in disbelief. Prior to her ALS diagnosis, Michelle and her longtime partner Sue led an …
Faces of ALS: Renato
For Renato, despite having been a successful business owner and a politician, his family came first – even after his ALS diagnosis. Caring for his family and specifically his wife was his top priority. As many of us know, being …
Faces of ALS: Frank Granata
Faces of ALS: Frank Granata – Staying active and enjoying life As a finance executive, Frank Granata often traveled for business. In 2018, after having lived in India for two years for a work assignment, Frank began having neurological issues …
Faces of ALS: Erin Reardon Cohn
We’re thrilled to welcome Erin Reardon Cohn, Executive Vice President of First Bank Chicago, to her new role as chair of the board of directors. Erin joined the board in 2019 and served as the Foundation’s treasurer for the last …
Faces of ALS: Eloise Nilges
A Lasting Legacy of Love, Faith, and Adventure Recently, Terri experienced her first Mother’s Day without her mom, Eloise. In this month’s “Faces of ALS,” we learn more about Eloise’s journey with ALS and how Terri continues to honor her …
Faces of ALS: Anita Forté
Anita Forté – Fighting ALS with Positivity and Gratitude After having dealt with multiple ailments the past few years, along with ALS, there’s no doubt that Anita Forté is a fighter. She wakes up each morning and starts the day …
Faces of ALS: Joshua Cohen and Justin Klee – ALS Innovators and Advocates at Amylyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
At this year’s Hope Through Caring Gala on May 21, we are proud to present the Harvey and Bonny Gaffen Advancements in ALS Award to two innovators and longtime advocates of ALS – Joshua Cohen and Justin Klee, co-founders of …
Faces of ALS: Dr. Lisa Wolfe
Dr. Lisa Wolfe – A Fierce and Empowering ALS Advocate We sat down with this year’s Hope Through Caring Award Honoree, Lisa Wolfe, MD, of Northwestern Medicine, who will be recognized at our Hope Through Caring Gala on May 21. …
