"I was always an athlete. If you asked anyone in my family, they'd tell you I wanted to try every sport: softball, basketball, karate, dance, cheer. But running was what stuck. It became the core of my life."
"After two bad tumbles on the same side, I went to a foot and ankle specialist, expecting to talk about my ankle. Instead, he looked at me and said, 'You need to see a neurologist.'"
"ALS or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spine, gradually taking away muscle control. There is no cure, and doctors still don't know exactly what causes it."
Running was a central part of life, leading to a Division I scholarship and shaping relationships. At 30, symptoms began with foot stiffness and falls. A visit to a specialist led to a neurologist referral, indicating a serious issue. After extensive testing, a diagnosis of ALS was confirmed, a progressive disease with no cure, affecting muscle control and life expectancy. The journey from athlete to facing ALS was profound and challenging.
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