Episode 142: Brooke Eby, Diagnosed with ALS, Educating and Bringing Awareness Through Social Media
Update: 2023-08-28
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On this episode, Karen speaks with Brooke Eby; in March 2023, at the age of 33, Brooke was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), or Lou Gehrig's disease, a progressive neurodegenerative disease with no cure. Most doctors give a newly diagnosed person 2-5 years to live. With lots of support from family, friends, and co-workers, Brooke turned her fear and grief into laughter by educating followers on her TikTok account that currently has over 75 thousand followers. Brooke explains through her video reels what she is going through without making it heavy; at the same time, she is creating ALS awareness.
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