ALS Fundraiser Chris Beckette

Chris is an athlete, a firefighter, an EMT, a world traveler, a loving son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, and friend to everyone he meets. He has volunteered with the homeless, respectfully fits into any situation and with his sense of humor and heart of gold it’s easy to see his love of life. Chris is also 30 years old and experiencing the advancing symptoms of ALS. Last year, pursuing his dream of becoming a Los Angeles firefighter, Chris noticed some muscle weakness in his legs. Although this particular disease does not carry a specific diagnosis, but rather an accumulation of evidence; after almost a year of testing to rule out all other possibilities and progressive loss of muscle control, doctors have concluded that Chris has ALS.

Illness is the furthest thing from your mind when you meet Chris. Through the challenges of this last year, and even upon his diagnosis, he has maintained an unrivaled positivity that lifts even the lowest spirits of those around him. His kindness and generosity of spirit extend beyond his own illness to a hope that researchers and doctors will learn how to fight ALS and ease the suffering of all those struggling with this terrible disease.