Name: Larry Martin Kincaid

Hometown, State: Jonesville, NC

Age: 59

Family:
Wife: Audrey (deceased)
One daughter: Krystal, married to Jeff Myers
Three precious grandchildren: Bethany (16), Tyler (13) and Trey (8)

Hobbies/Interests:
Hobbies: Enjoy golfing, spending time with family and friends
Interests: Reaching out to help others, raise awareness for ALS

Date of ALS diagnosis:
May 1, 2007

Tell us about your life before ALS:
Life before my diagnosis was much like that of any other individual. I was a husband, father, grandfather and worked a full-time job. I tried to make the best of everything God had given me. The last five years was dedicated to caring for my wife, Audrey, who passed away from cancer just three days after I found out I had ALS. She was the center of my attention and I was devoted to making sure she had the best care.

Tell us about your life with ALS:
I have accepted the fact that I have ALS and have never been bitter about it, nor do I feel any self-pity because of it. ALS has definitely made my daily activities more challenging and I have learned that when we are able to do things without a challenge, we just take for granted that we can do them. It may take me longer to do things now than it used to, but I still thank God each day that I can still do those things.

Tell us how ALS has brought new significance to any aspect of your life - family, attitude, hobbies/passions, career, etc.:
One of the hardest things that I have had to do is give up my position at Phillips-Van Heusen. However, since leaving my job, I am more challenged to reach out to other ALS patients. My goal is to help make others aware of the support and information that is available. I want others to know they are not alone in this fight. I have gained many new friends in this challenge. My passion is to “Make A Difference” in someone’s life.