The Brief
- Life Changed in an Instant: Ben Dennis says his world “stood still” when he was diagnosed with ALS on July 3, transforming him from an active runner into someone who now relies on a wheelchair.
- Turning Pain Into Purpose: Dennis is sharing his story to educate others about ALS, a disease he says many people know little about until it affects someone they love.
- Community Rallying to Help: Support Mission, a Conroe-based nonprofit, is rebuilding a van to make it wheelchair accessible for Dennis. The organization needs $6,100 to complete the project.
HOUSTON – Ben Dennis is proof that life as we know it can change in an instant. Now, he’s on a mission to show us all what truly matters.
Texas man living with ALS raises awareness while seeking greater independence
What they’re saying:
“July 3 of last year, the world stopped, it stood still because of ALS,” said Dennis. “People don’t know about it until somebody they love is affected by it. I have to explain to people what ALS is.”
Ben went from running three miles a day and working out to being confined to a wheelchair.…