Stephanie and Brett Heffes

Recently, ALS in the Heartland received a very kind gesture from the granddaughter of someone who passed away from ALS. Stephanie and Brett Heffes were married October 21, 2011 at … Continued

Shirlee Goaley

On June 4, ALS in the Heartland proudly celebrated the agency’s five year birthday. Here, founding Board member, Shirlee Goaley, shares her family story, and the history behind ALS in … Continued

Lori McDowell

I am a wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and aunt. I was diagnosed with ALS, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease, 3 years ago this coming November. … Continued