Keep moving forward

This past weekend I was invited by a friend and client to participate in her walk to “Defeat ALS”. ALS is a diagnosis where there is progressive loss in motor strength due to nerve problems.

The walk began at Scottsdale stadium and coursed around for 2 miles then returned back to the stadium. Her family had an electric scooter for her due to their concern and mine that she would be able to have the strength to walk the complete 2 miles. She would have nothing to do with that scooter. I think the scooter looked more fatigued than her. I thought maybe her husband would need to ride in it.

She walked the whole way, hand in hand with her husband, family, and friends. We were there to supposedly to "support her". But as it turns out, I think we felt more supported by her than her by us! I feel she is all ready DEFEATING ALS by doing things that people and doctors think she cannot or should not.

Vanessa, thank you for helping me and others defeat our own ALS. All because of your courage, smile, strength, and strong spirit, I feel stronger and more able to excel through any challenge in my path.

Thank you!!
Dr. Brett Brimhall