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ALS: Anyone’s
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May 2007
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MDA’s ALS Division introduces you to 31 people  - one each day for the month of May - who are living with ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or Lou Gehrig’s disease). 

This series was inspired by Augie Nieto, ALS Division Co-Chairperson, who says that since his ALS diagnosis, instead of striving for success, his goal each day is to be significant.

In their own words, otherwise “ordinary” people describe the impact of living with a progressive, incurable and deadly disease. But their stories also tell how ALS has brought new significance to their lives in ways that you might not expect. 

ALS can become anyone’s life story. Please join MDA’s world-leading effort to stop it. 

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Richard Vliet

Name: Richard Vliet

City, State: Wichita, Kansas

Age: 63

Family:
Wife – Marni
Two daughters and two grandchildren

Hobbies/Interests: Music, gardening and carpentry.

Date of ALS diagnosis: February 2003

Life before ALS: I was involved in real estate development with an emphasis on adaptive reuse/renovation of historical properties.  I was quite physically active and strongly engaged in our community.

Life with ALS: I look at this disease as just being a new phase of life.  Just as my previous work involved preservation and adapting to a new challenge, it is so important to use these skills in life today.

How has ALS brought new significance to your life: This disease has definitely been a humbling experience.  But I do have the good fortune to be able to communicate my love for others.  Embrace your loved ones, friends and community.

 
 
 
 
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