An Interview with Joanna Nunez, MSW, LCAS, LCSW

ALS United NC Announces New Research Grantees

November 21, 2025 Comments Off on ALS United NC Announces New Research Grantees

2025 Grantees Advance Breakthroughs in ALS Treatment and Discovery Raleigh, N.C. (Nov. 20, 2025) – ALS United North Carolina, in partnership with ALS United Member Chapters, announced the selection of…

Long Term Disability: Exploring Options Alongside Social Security Disability Insurance Benefits

November 20, 2025 Comments Off on Long Term Disability: Exploring Options Alongside Social Security Disability Insurance Benefits

About ALS United NC ALS United NC provides comprehensive support and resources for individuals and families affected by ALS. We help navigate complex topics including disability benefits, insurance options, and…

Honoring Those Who Care: Meg Rayder and the Heart Behind Our Caregiver Support

November 12, 2025 Comments Off on Honoring Those Who Care: Meg Rayder and the Heart Behind Our Caregiver Support

November is National Caregivers Month, a time to honor the quiet strength and endless compassion of those who dedicate their days—and hearts—to caring for loved ones living with ALS. At…

Celebrating the Heart and Humanity of Our ALS Physical Therapists

October 31, 2025 Comments Off on Celebrating the Heart and Humanity of Our ALS Physical Therapists

October is National Physical Therapy Month, a time to recognize the professionals who help people move, recover, and live life to the fullest. For those living with ALS, physical therapists…

What to Know About Walk ALS Charlotte 2025

October 28, 2025 Comments Off on What to Know About Walk ALS Charlotte 2025

Charlotte Community, are you ready to walk, rally, and raise hope in the fight against ALS? Join us for Walk ALS Charlotte on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at Symphony Park…

What to Know for Walk ALS Wilmington 2025

October 21, 2025 Comments Off on What to Know for Walk ALS Wilmington 2025

Saturday, October 18 | Long Leaf Park | 314 Pine Grove Dr, Wilmington, NC 28409 We’re only four days away from Walk ALS Wilmington 2025 — a morning of community,…

Blu Sanders on Love, Loss, and “The Forty One: a story of hope and a car”

October 17, 2025 Comments Off on Blu Sanders on Love, Loss, and “The Forty One: a story of hope and a car”

Finding Meaning in the Face of ALS Singer-songwriter Blu Sanders grew up in El Paso, Texas — on the edge of the border, where soccer was religion and the desert…

Margaret Black joins the Board of Directors

October 8, 2025 Comments Off on Margaret Black joins the Board of Directors

We’re excited to welcome Margaret Black to the ALS United NC Board of Directors! Board Chair Douglas D. Noreen shared this about Margaret: The Board is very excited to welcome…

Announcing the Promotion of Claudia Beirne to Senior Director of Care Services

October 2, 2025 Comments Off on Announcing the Promotion of Claudia Beirne to Senior Director of Care Services

We are thrilled to share the news that Claudia Beirne has been promoted to Senior Director of Care Services at ALS United North Carolina. Claudia has been a cornerstone of…

Finding Joy in the Fight: Michele Yelland’s Story for National Book Month

October 1, 2025 Comments Off on Finding Joy in the Fight: Michele Yelland’s Story for National Book Month

October is National Book Month—a time to celebrate the power of stories to inspire, connect, and open our eyes to new experiences. At ALS United NC, we’re proud to highlight…