I am running for Team Packard in honor of my grandmother, who passed away in 2023 after battling ALS. Her experience opened my eyes to how complex and uncertain this disease can be not only in its diagnosis and prognosis, but in the many unanswered questions families face along the way.

As a nurse, I care for patients and families navigating similarly difficult circumstances, and I’ve seen firsthand how overwhelming a serious diagnosis can be. That’s why this cause is so important to me. While there is currently no cure for ALS, raising awareness and funding research can help reduce the uncertainty, improve care, and move us closer to treatments that slow or stop the progression of this disease altogether.