Maureen Stemmelen was diagnosed with ALS in 2016. She has always been known as "the Gatherer", bringing friends, family and community in with open arms and an open heart. Her ALS journey has only served to affirm this, and she encourages everyone to lean in, let your friends, family and neighbors surround you - caregivers are your lifeline.
When the FDA recently accepted Biogen’s new drug application for tofersen, it signaled hope for thousands of people with SOD1 mutations that cause ALS. The FDA has granted priority review to this new drug application and is expected to decide on whether or not to approve tofersen by January 25, 2023.
Gimble, Guerin, Reiley & Brown, LLC came out in force for their partner, Jeff Kaufman, when he was diagnosed with ALS. GRBG, the "original sponsors" helped elevate us to who we are today.
Mobility and homecare are two critical areas of ALS care important to both those living with ALS and caregivers alike. Join us this September at our Mobility and Healthcare Fall Symposium as we address questions such as:
- What type of care do I or my loved one need?
- Is my insurance able to cover the cost of my homecare?
- When do I need mobility aides and what type of mobility aide do I need?
We are excited to feature the following special guest speakers:
Jack Finlay was just 22 years old when he was diagnosed with ALS in 2010. Working toward his degree at the University of Montana, he vowed to not let the disease get in the way of achieving his dreams and living his best life.
