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I am sorry for your loss. May God bless her soul.

Hi, and thank you very much. Another member had also volunteered and did the interview on Monday. It was a great experience and I gained a lot of insight on what she was going through. I wish you all the best.

The assignment was to interview someone with ALS. It is for a neurology class. Our instructor has been an occupational therapist for 30 years and has experience treating people with many neurological diseases. She wants for us to get first hand information and experience for people living with...

Moderator, Could you please remove my post (post #22) that contains my email. Thank You

Hi Barbie, I really apologize if I came across as pretentious. That was not my intention. I really am just working to gain knowledge. My assignment is to conduct an interview, otherwise I would do as you suggested. Yesterday I stopped by the local ALS support group and simply left my info with...

Hello Mediasmart, I sent you a message in your profile. Thank You.

Hello Mediasmart, I really do appreciate you responding. I am currently completing my Masters degree in occupational therapy and am studying ALS, its effects, and therapy for ALS. I have an assignment that requires that we interview a person with ALS about living with ALS and current...

Thank you for your response. Understand that students are looking to learn first hand about the disease. Reading in books and online is not the same or as personal for learning. We are the people who treat and provide treatment for your community. I do 100% respect your opinion and response and...

If someone is will to help but cannot meet or talk over the phone, I could email my questions.

Also, I understand that there is a support group at Good Samaritan tomorrow 11/09/2013. If someone plans to go to this group and can meet afterword, that would be great. My classmate called Kim Venezia and she mentioned that there wouldn't be time for such questions during the group.

PS. You don't need to be in the San Jose area to be interviewed. We can do it online or over the phone if that works best for you. Thanks again.

Hello, I am a occupational therapy student at San Jose State University. Two of my peers and I would like to interview someone from this community for an assignment that we have. It would be completely anonymous for you. Please contact me if you are willing to be interviewed. If you are...

Hello, I am an OT student at San Jose State University and am looking to learn more about ALS. I would really like the opportunity to discuss life with ALS with someone who is willing and open. Please let me know if you would be interested in sharing your experience with both myself and a...