I am Jerry Tobias

living with ALS

I was a firefighter for 29 years.

I was a firefighter for 29 years. I was diagnosed on June 9th, 2016 — my 37th anniversary. My doctor told me to retire because of the stress of my job. … I’m still talking and walking, though I use an UPWalker and I have trouble with words. God is in control and I don’t worry.

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