The OFFICIAL Les Turner call is below, but first I want to say a few words, paragraphs.

My uncle and best dude, Ben Stephens, died from ALS complications in 2019. He was truly the best of us. I can't decide what to praise first: the social justice work he did in the Dallas UU church, the pro bono work he took on as a solo practitioner in Estate law (when he really could have been chasing the $$ clients), the exceptional dad and husband he was, how he supported me personally as a lost young person or -- MOST IMPORTANTLY -- the way he was absolutely the life of the party at all times, even in his motor chair, even when you had to give him the pickletinis in a straw. He was and is an inspiration for me. The youngest of 10 siblings, he brought the whole family together. He hosted Christmases for the family, always making sure that his two unmarried siblings were cared for.

Watching him fight ALS was both devastating but at the same time an inspiration. Ben always said how LUCKY he was! Because he had the means to have in home health, because he had access to the best care. He wanted that for everyone, always.

Les Turner does great work on research, of course, but they act in the spirit of Ben - they help those who cannot afford power chairs; they help those that cannot get their own hospital beds. They do what they can to fill the gaping void our own garbage healthcare system leaves. So, vote for medicare for all, and also please donate to the Les Turner ALS foundation in the name of B-Sting.

Join me as I participate in Les Turner ALS Foundation’s 23rd annual ALS Walk for Life!

I believe in the mission of the Les Turner ALS Foundation. I believe in providing the best comprehensive care to people living with ALS and their families and I believe that the money we raise together will lead to treatments and a cure for ALS. This cause is important to me and people living with ALS need your help!

ALS is scary. Really scary. Its rapid progression can mean tomorrow is often worse than today. As a result, people living with ALS are overwhelmed and unsure of what questions to ask and what to do next. But that’s where the Les Turner ALS Foundation comes in. They exist to care for those affected by the disease, guide them to answers, support them and their loved ones and provide hope through scientific research.

I’m proud to be a member of the Les Turner ALS family. Join me as we work to support people living with ALS and those who love them every step of the way! Please consider making a donation to help me reach my fundraising goal. Together, we can create a world free of ALS!