David McClain, a husband, father, and grandfather who was diagnosed with ALS in 2003, spent 25 years working in sales for a local steel manufacturer before the disease robbed him of his career. He got engaged to his wife 33 years ago, two weeks after they met. A former high school athlete and second-degree blackbelt … Continue reading PSA #1: “A Few Words”
Awareness
The ALS Association Launches PSA Campaign Showing ‘The Reality of ALS’
Washington, D.C., (May 8, 2018) — The ALS Association has released a series of public service announcements (PSAs) highlighting what life is like with ALS. Throughout May, which is ALS Awareness Month, the Association will promote and distribute three separate PSAs showing "The Reality of ALS." "Many people have heard of ALS, but they may … Continue reading The ALS Association Launches PSA Campaign Showing ‘The Reality of ALS’
Reblog: I’m Not Done Accomplishing Big Things
via Jason Walker: ‘I’m Not Done Accomplishing Big Things’
5.14.18 #ALSHillDay18
y'all we are having a blast! I'm keeping up with social media better than the blog this week so please check out what's going on in DC: SunnyStrong
Reblog: How People With ALS Have Changed My Life
via Guest Post: How People With ALS Have Changed My Life
5.11.18 Encouragement
I know it's hard to complete the task at hand and even the smallest of executions require planning and peptalk. Y'all know I struggle to do the things I want to, "showing up" has additional weight that I've never carried before, and most of the time it comes down to mind over matter. Thankfully you … Continue reading 5.11.18 Encouragement
Reblog: I’m a Fighter, But I Don’t Fight Alone
via Guest Post: I’m a Fighter, But I Don’t Fight Alone
5.8.18 Advocacy Conference – SunnyStrong Needs Your Autograph
Remember I told you Carlie and I are going to DC for the 2018 ALS Advocacy Conference? Remember here. Y'all, excited is an understatement. We have a call this afternoon to discuss the trip so I looked through the agenda and packet for attendees. Get ready to get your share on, Carlie and I are … Continue reading 5.8.18 Advocacy Conference – SunnyStrong Needs Your Autograph
5.7.18 “Pour Tea. Spread Hope.”
via Youth Raise ALS Awareness with Iced Tea Challenge This is my niece Aub-Dawg, she's my angel and loves her Aunt Sunny fiercely. She has been doing a lemonade stand for SunnyStrong for years now. I have no doubt that she is destined for great and powerful things.
Reblog: Spring and Summer Are Chock-full of ALS Awareness Events
MAY 1, 2018 BY DAGMAR MUNN IN COLUMNS, LIVING WELL WITH ALS - A COLUMN BY DAGMAR MUNN. Are you ready? Then let’s GO! We can climb a mountain, walk a mile, drink a beer, or just shop online — all to raise money for ALS. In the U.S., the month of May traditionally has been designated as … Continue reading Reblog: Spring and Summer Are Chock-full of ALS Awareness Events
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