Asia J.’s Story

December 1, 2016 I was diagnosed with ALS. The doctors said I had 3-5 years to live but after the 5th year life expectancy is 15%…I’m living my life to do everything but until my last breath I’m doing EVERYTHING. As my physical health improved, I realized although ALS has taken so much but I can only control my attitude and my effort. In July 2020, I decided to do something to make me happy. I was diagnosed with ALS at the tender age of 26. I thought my life was over and as my ALS progressed, I was really depressed. Then COVID came and devastated my life.


Being a 2023 recipient of a grant would mean the world to me. I have kinda isolated myself from my friends due to my anxiety. Being a recipient would be innovative and eye opening for my esteem.