Impact
Stories of Support, Strength,
and Community
Behind every diagnosis is a family learning how to navigate change, uncertainty, caregiving, and everyday life in a new way. And behind every family, there should be a community willing to show up. At Touched By ALS, impact is not measured only in numbers. It’s measured in conversations that ease isolation, meals shared at community gatherings, volunteers who continue to return year after year, and families who discover they do not have to face ALS alone. Across Upstate South Carolina, we are building a support network grounded in compassion, dignity, and human connection.
Why Impact Matters
ALS affects far more than a single individual. It changes routines, relationships, finances, emotional health, and the rhythm of entire families. Caregivers carry enormous responsibilities. Loved ones face difficult decisions. Communities often want to help but may not know how.
That’s why support matters beyond medical care alone.
Touched By ALS exists to help families feel seen, supported, and connected throughout the ALS journey. Through outreach, community support, local partnerships, volunteer involvement, and compassionate care initiatives, we serve families across Upstate South Carolina with a focus on dignity and human connection.
Real Support Across the Upstate
Every family’s experience with ALS is different, but no family should have to navigate it in isolation. These moments of impact represent the growing community of support surrounding ALS families throughout the Upstate.
No Family Should Face ALS Alone
Every act of support contributes to something larger than a single event or donation. It helps families feel connected during isolating seasons. It creates opportunities for caregivers to find encouragement. It strengthens local awareness and compassion throughout the community. It reminds people facing ALS that others are willing to walk beside them. Whether someone gives financially, volunteers their time, attends an event, shares resources, or simply helps spread awareness, each contribution strengthens the support system for families across the Upstate. Community grows one relationship at a time.
Anthony’s Story
Mary’s Story
Chris’s Story
Martin’s Story
James’s Story
Crystal’s Story
The Impact of Our Past Events
Every event tells a story.
Some bring families together for a few hours of connection and encouragement. Others raise awareness, introduce new volunteers, or help strengthen the support network surrounding ALS families across the Upstate. What remains after each event is more than photographs or attendance numbers. It is the feeling of being seen, supported, and part of a community that continues to show up.
From awareness gatherings and fundraisers to volunteer events and community celebrations, these moments reflect the heart of Touched By ALS. They remind us that support often begins with people simply coming together.
As our organization continues to grow, these events become part of our shared story. They represent relationships formed, memories created, and the ongoing commitment to ensuring no family faces ALS alone.
Looking Back, Moving Forward
Explore highlights from past events, browse photo galleries, and read the stories behind the moments that have helped shape our community. Each event reflects the generosity, compassion, and dedication of the volunteers, families, sponsors, and supporters who make this work possible.
2026 Signature Events Announced
2026 Signature Events: A Weekend of Hope, Community, and Impact Presented By Every year, our community comes together to make a difference in the lives…
Hallowine 5k Walk/Run
2nd Annual Kiss My ALS Gala
Inaugural Golf Tournament
2nd Annual Kiss My ALS Gala Announced
Inaugural Golf Tournament Announced
Inaugural Kiss My ALS Gala
Inaugural Kiss My ALS Gala Announced
A Kickoff Event for Touched By ALS
Support Grows Through Community
The work of supporting ALS families is ongoing, and it is only possible because people continue choosing to show up for one another. There are many ways to become part of this mission, whether through volunteering, donations, partnerships, advocacy, or simply helping create a more compassionate community for families affected by ALS. Together, we can continue building a support network rooted in dignity, care, and connection.
