Before ALS, Kait loved to run. She jogged outside, often with her family, to stay fit and enjoy nature. Kait first suspected that she might have an illness when she began to exhibit one of the early signs of ALS: losing her balance on runs. She saw a foot doctor first, who recommended that she consult a physical therapist. Instead of regaining balance during therapy, Kait’s condition worsened. Eventually, even walking became difficult. Her therapist urged her to contact a neurologist. He tested her reflexes, eye movement, and sensation, and scheduled MRIs, but could not account for her symptoms. A family friend recommended another neurologist to her. Under this doctor’s care, Kait underwent an EMG, two spinal taps, and a spinal and cerebral test that required a week-long stay at the hospital. Finally, one of the hospital’s doctors told Kait she had amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, and less than a year to live. Kait has surpassed this prognosis many times over.