Meet Jennifer Doto, OTD, OTR/L, ATP – our innovative Occupational Therapist who's all about enhancing accessibility and empowering individuals. 💡✨ Jen earned her Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from Thomas Jefferson University in 2020 and has a background in working with neurological diagnoses, specializing in custom assistive technology systems for power wheelchair users. Her passion for problem-solving and tailoring solutions to fit each person’s unique needs drives her commitment to fostering independence and advocating for her patients. 💪 Jen is all about collaboration, empowerment, and helping people achieve their goals—one solution at a time! 🔑🌟 #OccupationalTherapy #AssistiveTechnology #Empowerment #InnovationInHealthcare #PatientCenteredCare #OTLife

Introducing Doug Hill, our Keynote Speaker for the 2025 Gala of Hope. Here is Doug's inspiring story of determination: “The Poma Line” at Pico Mountain, which is not even a trail. It is the space where at old Poma lift used to operate about 30 years ago, narrow and steep with rocks and concrete pilings! 35 years ago my family (my sister Aimee, father and mother) went up the Poma lift and hung on for dear life. Unfortunately my mother fell on the incline and injured her shoulder - causing her to never play tennis again. One month after my ALS diagnosis, in Feb 2024, I hiked over (out of bounds) and skiied it from the top. As narrow as 5 feet in some spots with heavy treelines hugging the steep pitch tight! I phoned my mom and surprised her with the story of skating that beast that injured her so long ago! I was determine to slay this dragon, just like I am going to slay ALS. " We hope to see you at our Gala of Hope on April 5, 2025, to celebrate Doug Hill and his incredible journey! onecau.se/galaofhope

Double the Love with Donation Matching! Did you know your generosity can have twice the impact? Many amazing companies offer donation matching programs, meaning your gift to the ALS Hope Foundation can be doubled! 🌟 Here are a few companies that match employee donations! Does your company offer donation matching? 🤔

Meet Mary Paolone, MSRN – our dedicated Clinical Nurse Counselor & Nurse Coordinator at the MDA/ALS Center of Hope. 🩺✨ With a career rooted in chronic pain and illness management, Mary has been a part of the Center since 2005, now serving with us full-time. A Villanova graduate with a Bachelor’s in Nursing, she later earned a Master’s in Counseling Psychology from Chestnut Hill College to better support patients through their journeys. 💙 Her unwavering commitment to supporting and guiding patients through challenging times is truly inspiring. 🙏 #NurseLife #HealthcareHeroes #MDAALS #CenterOfHope #ChronicIllnessCare #SupportAndHealing

This holiday season, we're shining a light on incredible stories of resilience and courage.🕯️ Meet Scott Goldsberry, whose journey embodies the strength and spirit of the ALS community. Your support helps provide vital care and resources for people like Scott and their families. Together, we can make a profound difference and bring hope to those who need it most. Read Scott's courageous story on our start page💙

We are honored to share Wendy's powerful story. Her incredible journey with ALS showcases remarkable strength and resilience. Through Wendy's Wish 911, she is dedicated to educating others, raising awareness, and inspiring vital conversations between first responders and individuals with ALS and other neurological disabilities. Check out Wendy's inspirational video on our start page.

🧠✨ Meet Dr. Lyle Ostrow, MD, PhD, a dedicated neurologist and ALS researcher whose groundbreaking work is making strides in understanding and fighting ALS. Dr. Ostrow received his MD and PhD in Biophysics from SUNY Buffalo and completed his training at Johns Hopkins University, where he developed a clinical practice and research program focused on ALS. In 2012, he founded the ALS Postmortem Research Core at Johns Hopkins, now at Temple University, providing invaluable resources to researchers worldwide. As Chair of the Programmatic Panel for the Department of Defense ALS Research Program, he is leading efforts to advance ALS therapeutic discovery and biomarker development. Did you know that Dr. Lyle Ostrow, in addition to being an outstanding neurologist and ALS researcher, is also an incredible pumpkin carver? His creativity and precision aren't just limited to the lab! 🎃 We're proud to have Dr. Ostrow on the ALS Hope Foundation Board of Directors, contributing his expertise and passion to our mission. #ALSResearch #Neurology #FightALS

❄️ 💙 We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to our newest donors. Your generous contributions truly make a significant impact and help us drive change! With your support, we can fund important projects, provide resources to those in need, and continue to work towards our mission of creating a world without ALS. Thank you for standing with us and being a beacon of hope through your generosity! #alshope #hope #change #difference❄️ 💙