The Real Diehl fighting ALS

Steven and his journey.......

On September 20th 2022 Steven got the devastating diagnosis of ALS. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. He was started on one of the two medications that could slow down the disease by 3 to 6 months. ALS is terminal and there is no cure at this time. He was referred to the ALS clinic where he will see a PT, OT, RT, speech therapist, social worker, psychologist, nurse, neurologist and the ALS association rep.

Steven believes he has had ALS for at least 1 to 2 years before the diagnosis, which is very common.

A wheelchair van is desperately need, in which this fundraiser will assist with that purchase!!

Steven is a retired Firefighter/paramedic with 31 years of service. He is a proud union member of the South Elgin Professional Firefighter local 4833.

Steven has also been a volunteer Firefighter for Ogle/Lee Fire protection district in Rochelle Illinois Hillcrest station. He is a member of the Linden Volunteer fire department in Linden Alabama.

Steve has been a proud member of the Associated Firefighters of Illinois IAFF Honor Guard since 2013.

Steven has been involved with the BSA in many areas. With Pathway To Adventure Council as a camp care taker, Three Fires Council Bartlett Troop 26 as a ASM and to the Lowanew Allanque Lodge 41 Vigil honor Blackhawk Area Council troop 553 ASM and Chapter advisor to the Gokhos chapter for Wulapeju Lodge 140 just to name some.

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Steven married his wife Michelle on September 1st 2001. Has two children Miranda and Jeremiah.

We are the Real Diehl