I am Shaun Kalpakoff

living with ALS

California

We all still have a lot to live for. Lou inspires me to never give up, for my son Ashton.

Lou Gehrig was the first patient advocate for ALS. He showed positivity, determination and gratitude to the world. He famously said “I may have gotten a bad break, but I have an awful lot to live for.” This still rings true today, we all still have a lot to live for. Lou inspires me to never give up, for my son Ashton.

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