Redefining What's Possible with ALS

Explore the inspiring stories of those who have reversed or stabilized their condition and are thriving today.

ALS Reversals

ALS Reversals

These individuals have reversed most or all of their ALS symptoms, regaining mobility, speech, and independence through holistic and integrative approaches.

Evy McDonald

Diagnosed in 1980 at age 29

Mark Manchester

Diagnosed in 2011 at age 50

Carol Jensen

Diagnosed in 2005

Lazarus Ember

Diagnosed in 2018 at age 49

Joyce Brown

Diagnosed in 1988 at age 49

Stephen Sherry

Diagnosed in 1999 at age 42

Nelda Buss

Diagnosed in 1988 at age 54

Steven Shackel

Diagnosed in 1994 at age 42

Steven Bishop

Diagnosed in 2001 at age 35

Derek Swinnard

Diagnosed in 1997 at age 45

Eric Edney

Diagnosed in 1993 at age 59

Kim Cherry

Diagnosed in 2011 at age 63

McFinn Lovere

Diagnosed in 2006 at age 54

Todd Mitchell

Diagnosed in 1987 at age 17

Gunter Schopfer

Diagnosed in 2017 at age 41

Ryan Brinkerhoff

Diagnosed in 2011 at age 33

Zhiyuan Wang

Diagnosed in 1983 in his 20’s

Donald Jaeger

Diagnosed in 1992 in his late 50’s

Charles Goodman

Diagnosed in 2001 at age 21

Ben Johnson

Diagnosed in 2003 at age 54

Carol Jensen

Diagnosed in 2005

Cathy Cummins

Diagnosed in 2008

Butch Machlan

Diagnosed in 2008

Kevin Vandermyden

Diagnosed in 2014 at age 36

Sergio

Diagnosed in 2006 at age 42

JJ LaCarter

Diagnosed in 2008

Judy Jeter

Diagnosed in 2014

Richard Daddona

Diagnosed in 2016

Tony Myers

Diagnosed in 2011

Lisa Petsu

Diagnosed in 2019 at age 45

Kelli McGowan

Diagnosed in 2013

Ron Unterreiner

Diagnosed in 2013

Freddie McClurkin

Jim G.

Danny Getzlaf

Diagnosed in 2017 at age 50

Lynn Fouch

Antonia Raco

Diagnosed ALS 2006

Partial ALS Reversals & Long-Term Survivors

Living Stronger, Longer

Many PALS (persons diagnosed with ALS) have experienced significant improvement or long-term stabilization—proof that ALS progression can be slowed and quality of life regained.

Eric Edney

Diagnosed in 1993 at age 59

Dawn McCrea

Diagnosed in 2002 at age 39

Craig Oster

Diagnosed in 1994 at age 30

Stephen Hawking

Diagnosed in 1963 at age 21

William Riffle

Diagnosed in 1992 at age 53

Augie Nieto

Diagnosed in 2005 at age 47

Steve Saling

Diagnosed in 2006

Steve Wells

Diagnosed in 2006

Mariah Fenton Gladis

Diagnosed in 1981

Cathy Jordan

Diagnosed ALS 1986

Deanna Tedone-Gage

Diagnosed in 2007 at age 30

Jason Becker

Diagnosed in 1989

ALS Reversals in Progress

In the Process of Healing

Meet the courageous individuals currently making progress, showing early signs of reversal, and inspiring hope with every step forward.

Daniel Filliatreault

Diagnosed in 2021 at age 56

Lynda Stohlman

David Wellington

Wilson F.

Karl K.

Pinakin Shah

Kellie Hazlett

Anthony Poincot

Jon Edy

Todd Miller