Categories for ALS
August 13, 2019
Resident Melissa King and her garden featured on CBS Boston
Melissa King, a resident living with ALS, has been featured on CBS Boston, Channel 4. Melissa currently resides at the Leonard Florence Center for Living, where she is growing quite…
May 4, 2018
Leonard Florence Center Interview on NPR’s All Things Considered!
The Leonard Florence Center for Living was prominently featured on National Public Radio’s (NPR) popular “All Things Considered” talk show. The show’s host Lisa Mullins and producer Lynn Jolicoeur spent…
May 10, 2017
Why Volunteer in a Nursing Home?
Before volunteering in a nursing home, I often wondered why people would choose such an environment to volunteer. For me and my son Joshua, our volunteering efforts began with his…
March 24, 2017
LFCL’s Patrick O’Brien Attends St. Patrick’s Day Reception at the White House
Chelsea Record – Chelsea Massachusetts Newspaper March 24, 2017 Patrick Sean O’Brien, an award-winning filmmaker diagnosed with ALS 10 years ago, attended this year’s St. Patrick’s Day Reception at the…
December 23, 2016
Man Designs Home He Can Control With His Eyes
Story by Madeleine Stix Video by Madeleine Stix and Bob Crowley (CNN) On Steve Saling’s 37th birthday, the pencil he was holding inexplicably fell out of his hand. “It was…
October 6, 2016
Architect with ALS speaks to Malden Catholic students
Steve Saling, a resident of the Leonard Florence Center for Living in Chelsea, recently visited Malden Catholic High School and shared his story with the student body, faculty, staff and…
September 19, 2016
Chelsea Jewish Lifecare Holds Annual Walk for Living
Area residents have a chance to support a Chelsea facility that provides specialized residential care for people with ALS and multiple sclerosis. The Chelsea Jewish Lifecare is holding its annual…
September 9, 2016
Matt Siegel to Emcee Eighth Annual ALS & MS Walk for Living
Matt Siegel to Emcee Eighth Annual ALS & MS Walk for Living