GOALS: An ALS United Podcast

Discussing issues important to the ALS community with views from people living with ALS and those supporting the ALS cause. Topics range from research to caregiving to advocacy and fundraising. Support the mission of ALS United Mid-Atlantic at www.alsmidatlantic.org
Podcast Description
Discussing issues important to the ALS community with views from people living with ALS and those supporting the ALS cause. Topics range from research to caregiving to advocacy and fundraising. Support the mission of ALS United Mid-Atlantic at www.alsmidatlantic.org
Episodes
Episodes



Jul 15, 2025
Jul 15, 2025
34 min
ALS United Mid-Atlantic collaborate with a growing list of partners to address the needs of the ALS community and to support wider issues that include research funding and accessibility. In this GOALS Podcast, Lauren Holder of Help 4 HD speaks about her experience living with Huntington's Disease and how we can accomplish more by partnering for our shared goals. View her podcast at @help4hdtv
Our mission is to unite and empower the ALS community through a collaborative approach to fostering bold research initiatives, advancing national and state advocacy, and providing comprehensive care and support to individuals and families affected by ALS. ALS United Mid-Atlantic serves people with ALS in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware.
To learn more about our programs and research and how to support our initiatives, visit www.alsmidatlantic.org
#ALS #ALSUnited #Trending #HuntingtonsDisease #ALSresearch



Jul 8, 2025
Jul 8, 2025
29 min
Raziel Green is living with a genetic form of ALS due to the SOD1 mutation. In this ALS United Mid-Atlantic GOALS Podcast, Raziel talks about her diagnosis, participation in a clinical trial, and her life since starting use of Toferson, otherwise known as Qalsody.
Our mission is to unite and empower the ALS community through a collaborative approach to fostering bold research initiatives, advancing national and state advocacy, and providing comprehensive care and support to individuals and families affected by ALS. ALS United Mid-Atlantic serves people with ALS in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware.
To learn more about our programs and research and how to support our initiatives, visit www.alsmidatlantic.org
#ALS #ALSResearch #Research #Trending #LivingwithALS



Jul 1, 2025
Jul 1, 2025
30 min
Placing Stones joins the ALS United Mid-Atlantic GOALS Podcast to discuss a special offer to preserve the legacies of loved ones, including those with ALS.
To the ALS United Mid-Atlantic Community, We’re honored to support your journey in preserving meaningful memories. As a special offer, we’d like to provide your first year free on Placing Stones—our digital legacy platform. https://placingstonesstudio.com/
Simply enter the code STRENGTH25 in the coupon field at checkout. To help you get started, we’re also offering complimentary individual and group training sessions. Just click the Contact Us button on our website to schedule a time that works best for you.
Thank you again for the opportunity to be part of your story. We look forward to building something meaningful together.
Warm regards, The Placing Stones Team
The mission of ALS United Mid-Atlantic is to unite and empower the ALS community through a collaborative approach to fostering bold research initiatives, advancing national and state advocacy, and providing comprehensive care and support to individuals and families affected by ALS. ALS United Mid-Atlantic serves people with ALS in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware.
To learn more about our programs and research and how to support our initiatives, visit www.alsmidatlantic.org
#ALS #ALSUnited #Legacy #Family



Jun 24, 2025
Jun 24, 2025
31 min
Jayne Etskovitz joins the ALS United Mid-Atlantic GOALS Podcast to discuss her work supporting ALS patients and caregivers. Jayne shares examples of how resource groups benefit all aspects of ALS care and she talks about her favorite ALS United events, helping people solve problems, and building a stronger community for ALS families.
Our mission is to unite and empower the ALS community through a collaborative approach to fostering bold research initiatives, advancing national and state advocacy, and providing comprehensive care and support to individuals and families affected by ALS.
ALS United Mid-Atlantic serves people with ALS in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. To learn more about our programs and research and how to support our initiatives, visit www.alsmidatlantic.org
#ALS #ALSUnited #ALSAwareness #SocialWork #Caregiving



Jun 17, 2025
Jun 17, 2025
31 min
Doug Yocum joins the ALS United Mid-Atlantic GOALS Podcast to discuss living with ALS, his initial ALS symptoms, and a review of his experience with the Philadelphia Phillies for ALS Awareness Night and Lou Gehrig Day. In this episode, Doug talks about home care, research, care from the team at the Jefferson Weinberg ALS Center, expanded access for clinical trials, and support for ACT for ALS.
Our mission is to unite and empower the ALS community through a collaborative approach to fostering bold research initiatives, advancing national and state advocacy, and providing comprehensive care and support to individuals and families affected by ALS. ALS United Mid-Atlantic serves people with ALS in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware.
To learn more about our programs and research and how to support our initiatives, visit www.alsmidatlantic.org



Jun 10, 2025
Jun 10, 2025
38 min
In this latest ALS United Mid-Atlantic GOALS Podcast, Sheri Strahl, MPH, MBA and David Buseck share their experience and insight into ALS research through their work at ALS Network.
Topics include filling the gaps of private industry and empowering ALS patients through research. Lean more about ALS Network @youralsnetwork at https://alsnetwork.org
Our mission is to unite and empower the ALS community through a collaborative approach to fostering bold research initiatives, advancing national and state advocacy, and providing comprehensive care and support to individuals and families affected by ALS. ALS United Mid-Atlantic serves people with ALS in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware.
To learn more about our programs and research and how to support our initiatives, visit www.alsmidatlantic.org



Jun 3, 2025
Jun 3, 2025
41 min
Drs. James Grogan and Andrew Geronimo of @PennStateHealth join the ALS United Mid-Atlantic GOALS Podcast to discuss advances in Brain Computer Interface and other communication tools and how they benefit people with ALS. In this podcast, they discuss the nature of communication, how BCI works, measuring BCI success, and lessons from technology such as video games.
Our mission is to unite and empower the ALS community through a collaborative approach to fostering bold research initiatives, advancing national and state advocacy, and providing comprehensive care and support to individuals and families affected by ALS. ALS United Mid-Atlantic serves people with ALS in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware.
To learn more about our programs and research and how to support our initiatives, visit www.alsmidatlantic.org



May 27, 2025
May 27, 2025
45 min
Paul Melmeyer from @MDA joins the ALS United Mid-Atlantic GOALS Podcast to discuss collaborating on ALS Advocacy, recent advocacy successes like the ALS Disability Insurance Access Act, reauthorization of ACT for ALS, and protecting Medicaid.
Learn more about MDA's work on Medicaid at: https://www.mda.org/press-releases/proposed-medicaid-and-health-coverage-cuts-raise-substantial-concern-for-the-neuromuscular-community
The mission of ALS United Mid-Atlantic is to unite and empower the ALS community through a collaborative approach to fostering bold research initiatives, advancing national and state advocacy, and providing comprehensive care and support to individuals and families affected by ALS.
ALS United Mid-Atlantic serves people with ALS in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. To learn more about our programs and research and how to support our initiatives, visit www.alsmidatlantic.org





