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I amErica Norton
My grandfather died of ALS and I lost my mother to it on 1/10/20. During the final year of her battle, I tested positive for carrying the C9 mutation.
I amMindy
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This strengthened a resolve in me that ALS will NOT have the last word. I will fight for the new "family" that I am a part of and we WILL defeat this beast.
I amJill Brattain
I amCathy Thomas
I amJerry Manning
I amShaun Kalpakoff
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In the past 10 years I have had uterine cancer, a brain tumor/seizure disorder and now a motor neuron disease. This last diagnosis eclipsed all the others, but, like my terriers, I remain tenacious.
I amChristine Moretti
I amPenny Hicks
Yet even though I haven’t found a miraculous physical recovery, this illness--along with the support of my husband, family, and community--has taught me how to be strong and persevere, and challenged me to cultivate gratitude in simple joys I once took for granted.
I amTeri Dillion
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I amTucker Olson
He passed suddenly and it was such a shock and a huge void. Since that time I made a commitment to do all I can to ensure that others don't have to experience a similar fate.
I amGary Kurtis
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