I am Eric Strom, I was diagnosed with ALS in October 2023 after initial symptoms began in March of that year. My progression has been slow over the last three years but has taken my ability to speak naturally. This has resulting in my early retirement last year from my 37-year career.

Wendy, my wife, and I formed Team StromStrong in 2025 to raise money for care, research and support for families effected by ALS in North Carolina. Currently, ALS has no cure. My goal is to raise money to find a cure and support our ALS Community.

FUNDING=RESEARCH=CURE

ALS United NC has been wonderful to us. They fund research, and help support ALS patients and families with equipment, support groups, financial assistance and much more.

We are asking you to please donate or join our team, STROMSTRONG. You do not need to be present to be a team member. The more the merrier, but we understand many of you are far away. Every dollar brings us one step closer to finding a cure. Please help us find a cure and support the ALS Community and me.

If you have any questions, please feel free to email me at estrom01@gmail.com.

WHY WE NEED YOUR HELP

Every 90 minutes a person in this country is diagnosed with ALS and every 90 minutes another person will lose their battle against this disease. ALS occurs throughout the world with no racial, ethnic, or socioeconomic boundaries.

That’s why we’re participating in the Walk ALS Triangle. To bring hope. To raise awareness. To provide resources and services to families free of charge. To help unlock the mystery of ALS and find the key to treatments a cure. Will you join us?

ABOUT ALS

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive, fatal neuromuscular disease that slowly robs the body of its ability to walk, speak, swallow and breathe. The life expectancy of a person with ALS averages 2 to 5 years from the time of diagnosis.

ALS can strike anyone. Presently there is no known cause of the disease, yet it still costs loved ones an average of $250,000 a year to provide the care people living with ALS and their families need. Join the movement to provide help and hope today!