Battling ALS with I AM ALS Cofounder Sandra Abrevaya

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July 8, 2021 • 44 mins

Sandra Abrevaya is the co-founder of I AM ALS and a caregiver to her husband, Brian Wallach, who was diagnosed with ALS in 2017. Jennifer invites Sandra on the show to discuss her family's journey post-diagnosis, explaining the disease to her two daughters, launching their successful patient-led nonprofit organization, navigating the isolating effects of COVID, and maintaining hope through the discomfort and difficulties of caregiving. Sandra also explains why now is the time to join the fight against ALS.

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