Name: Allan R. Dreibrodt

City, State: Seguin, Texas

Age: 53

Family:
Wife – Janyce
Daughter and Son-in-law – Dalena and Troy Krueger
Grandchildren -  Cambry Dawn (13) and Caide (6)
Son and Daughter-in-law – Brannon and Erika

Hobbies/Interests: Hunting, wood working, camping and bowling.

Date of ALS diagnosis: Symptoms began in 1986 and doctors did not know what it was, I was actually diagnosed in March of 1989.

Life before ALS: I was extremely active in my community.  I served as President of the County Fair Board, President of the Chamber of Commerce, and President of the Rotary Club.  As Vice President of a community bank, I spent many hours involved with activities in and through out the community.  I served on many boards and committees including my church.  I was also President of a rural bowling club.  My wife will tell you I was in the community more than at home.

Life with ALS: I received my diagnosis over the telephone at 9 p.m. and Janyce and I were going on a trip two days later.  The doctor told me to get my affairs in order because I had six moths to three years to live.  I said I would prove him wrong.  We have a strong faith and believe the Lord has altered his plan for us on earth.  We believe that our mission is to serve others through ALS.  With strong support from MDA, family, friends and God, we’ll live for a cure.

How has ALS brought new significance to your life: ALS has brought major new significance to our life.  We believe WE have ALS.  It affects our entire family.  I am not able to do any of my hobbies anymore, but that hasn’t stopped my interest.  I do wood working with my son’s hand.  I come up with the idea and with the technology available, draw the idea up with a computer and then supervise the construction.  I haven’t allowed my personal inabilities to interfere with my life’s objectives.