06/02/2026
💙 Today is Lou Gehrig Day. 💙
As a nurse and daughter, I’ve had the privilege of caring for many individuals living with life-changing illnesses and supporting the families who walk alongside them.
ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis), often known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease, is a devastating disease that slowly takes away a person’s ability to move, speak, eat, and eventually breathe. Yet what it can never take away is the strength, courage, and spirit of those living with it.
Today, I honour the individuals and families who face ALS with incredible resilience every single day. I also recognize the caregivers, spouses, children, friends, and healthcare teams who provide unwavering support through the challenges this disease brings.
Working in the community has been a constant reminder to me that behind every diagnosis is a person with a story, a family with hopes, and a life that deserves dignity, compassion, and quality care.
Take a moment today to learn about ALS, support research, or simply hold space for those affected by this disease.
💙 To those living with ALS and the families who love them: you are seen, you are valued, and you are not alone.