Our als story

Sarah is deeply connected to the ALS community. Her father was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis in 2016. At age 19, Sarah's world view and priorities dramatically shifted as her father and family battled the rare disease. Sarah temporarily paused her career in broadcast television to become a caregiver. With her father now equipped with a team of professional nurses, Sarah shares her experience and reflections with a growing community of young women facing similar hardships.

Sarah works with the local and national ALS organizations to advocate for research and caregiver support.

WHETHER YOU THINK YOU CAN OR THINK YOU CAN’T, YOU’RE RIGHT.

Caregivers community

Sarah received an outpour of support after sharing her family's battle with ALS and the realities of becoming a young caregiver on Season 25 of ABC's The Bachelor. Sarah received hundreds of messages from young women facing similar experiences—also moving home or rerouting life plans in their early twenties to become a caregiver. In response to the outreach, Sarah created

the online community to cultivate a safe space to comfort and unite caregivers. Since January 2021, Sarah's group has amassed 850+ members and countless connections, friendships and resources. Sarah shares personal stories and family photos to this exclusive community as well as helpful resources, latest research and tools to cope with caregiver stress and anxiety.

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Donate to Defeat ALS

Donate to the ALS Association to help change the future of ALS and its impact on peoples lives.

Local Support for ALS

The ALS Association’s nationwide network to provide localized patient and family support.

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SimpliHere is a mobile application that simplifies caregiving for those impacted by ALS.