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ALS: Anyone’s
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May 2007
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MDA’s ALS Division introduces you to 31 people  - one each day for the month of May - who are living with ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or Lou Gehrig’s disease). 

This series was inspired by Augie Nieto, ALS Division Co-Chairperson, who says that since his ALS diagnosis, instead of striving for success, his goal each day is to be significant.

In their own words, otherwise “ordinary” people describe the impact of living with a progressive, incurable and deadly disease. But their stories also tell how ALS has brought new significance to their lives in ways that you might not expect. 

ALS can become anyone’s life story. Please join MDA’s world-leading effort to stop it. 

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Lisa Shelley

Name: Lisa Shelley

City, State: High Point, N.C.

Age: 45

Family:
I have been married for 23 years to my wonderful husband Ken.  I have no children, and one brother.  My parents are deceased and one other brother.

Hobbies/Interests: I enjoyed running, swimming, all water sports, reading, being with family and friends, and being a part of my church.

Date of ALS diagnosis: February 27, 2006

Life before ALS: Before my disease I thought I had the best life possible, and I did.  I was able to do everything that I enjoyed doing.  I have always tried to focus on the needs of others and enjoy everyday to the fullest.

Life with ALS:With my disease I still love life and really appreciate my family and friends even more.  I am not able to do some of the physical things I once enjoyed, but I concentrate on what I can do and not what I can’t do.

How has ALS brought new significance to your life: ALS has made me realize how important everyday is.  I have always tried to look at each day as a gift and with each gifted day I hope to do something that will make a difference.  The program I started called “Friends Like Mine” made me realize I can still be of value without having to be dependant on my physical body, this gives me hope and helps someone in the process.  ALS has impacted my life in a positive way and now I focus on the things that are the most important to me.

 
 
 
 
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