pALS Stories
Stories by pALS in the SC Upstate
Stories by pALS in the SC Upstate
Hometown, current town?
Clinton, SC and now reside in Greenville for the last 8 years
A little more about you?
Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Presbyterian College. Currently work for National Healthcare Corporation where I am blessed to impact the lives of seniors. I’m a Christian who loves her family and friends
What makes you tick?
Helping others, especially those in the geriatric population
What defines you?
Others would probably define me as “the girl who loves to help people” or would consider me a large resource for those in need.
Why Touched By ALS?
A friend lost her life to ALS in 2015. I consider myself blessed to have been able to provide care for her throughout her journey. Seeing what not only she went through, but also what her family and friends went through, really touched my heart and drew me to this organization.
Something quirky?
I am a very routine oriented person. My morning and night time routines are exactly the same, every single day, no matter what.
Spare time?
You can find me spending time with the ones I love the most – family and friends.
Pet peeve?
Rude people. Life is too short to not be happy!
Hometown, current town?
Born in Meridian, MS; moved to Greenville when I was a year old; have lived in the beautiful mountain community of River Falls since I was 10 years old
A little more about you?
Married Danny Wright in May 1977. Blessed with two children, Vanessa and Daniel; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild; and a schnoodle named Dani Rae. Serve in the Children’s Ministry at Gap Creek Baptist Church
What makes you tick?
Jesus, time with family, serving my church and community
What defines you?
Serving
Why Touched By ALS?
My husband Danny was diagnosed with familial (hereditary) ALS in 2019. He went home on June 3, 2020. My daughter, Vanessa has the gene
Something quirky?
I’m a procrastinator, like my dad
Spare time?
Thrift shopping, seeing my grandkids’ special events, visiting friends and my church kids
Hometown, current town?
Spartanburg
A little more about you?
CEO of Clayton Construction Company, Inc. in Spartanburg; Clemson graduate. Avid outdoorsman and college football enthusiast
What makes you tick?
Family and having success with a team
What defines you?
Entrepreneurship and new ideas
Why Touched By ALS?
Taylor Brown
Something quirky?
I almost won a dance competition (came in 2nd)
Spare time?
Hunting, fishing, Clemson, golf, and cooking
Pet peeve?
Apathy
Hometown, current town?
Born and raised in Miami, Florida. Came to Greenville in 1996
A little more about you?
Proud mother of two sons, proud wife of writer husband. CEO of Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Carolinas since 2012
What makes you tick?
My faith, my family, my work
What defines you?
Helping others – problem solving
Why Touched By ALS?
My younger brother was diagnosed in 2013 with ALS. He never lost faith. I could not say no
Something quirky?
I am bilingual: Spanish is my second language. My mother is Colombian
Spare time?
Avid reader, love to write, visit my son’s farm, tour local vineyards, walk miles if given the time in the mountains and on the beach
Pet peeve?
Negativity, complaining
Hometown, current town?
Columbia, SC and Greenville, SC as of 2006
A little more about you?
Blessed father of son Tanner, and daughter Presley; Clemson University CSM; and enjoys anything outdoors
What makes you tick?
Sharing, looking at a challenge (life, work, yard project, etc.) and putting my energy and resources into solving that problem and completing the task
What defines you?
Attention to detail and a “doer”
Why Touched By ALS?
The desire to support those in our community who could be faced with an undesirable circumstance in the present or future
Something quirky?
Neat freak and proud supporter of Clorex Wipes
Spare time?
Enjoy life with my faith, family and friends; and further the impact of Touched by ALS
Pet peeve?
Not following instructions and assuming things
