Opals 4 ALS

10/02/2026

The ALS community lost an incredible voice.

But Brooke’s courage, humor, and advocacy will continue to inspire people for years to come.

If Brooke ever made you smile…
If she taught you something…
If she changed the way you see ALS…

Share this.

Let’s make sure her impact reaches even more people. 💙

09/23/2026

ALS takes enough.

That’s why OPALS exists.

We provide free beauty and wellness services to people living with ALS because comfort, confidence, and connection still matter.

💙 Learn more at OPALS4ALS.org

09/01/2026

Every person living with ALS deserves moments like this.
Share if you agree 💙

08/08/2026

✨ One year ago today, OPALS 4 ALS was founded with one simple mission: to bring comfort, connection, and moments of joy to people living with ALS.

In just one year, we’ve been honored to provide haircuts, facials, massages, nail care, permanent make up, and so much more, all at no cost to those we serve.

Every service, every donor, and every person who has shared our mission has helped make this first year possible.

Today, as we celebrate one year, we’re also looking ahead. There are still so many individuals and families living with ALS who deserve support, dignity, and care.

Thank you for believing in this mission. Here’s to another year of making an impact—together. 💙

08/04/2026

There are moments that remind us why OPALS exists.

For Angie, this wasn’t just a facial. It was a chance to reconnect with someone who had once been her student. A full-circle moment filled with kindness, compassion, and care.

ALS changes so much, but it doesn’t change the importance of feeling cared for or the joy of meaningful human connection.

These are the moments your support makes possible.

💙 Every OPALS service is provided at no cost to individuals living with ALS because everyone deserves to feel seen, supported, and cared for.

07/27/2026

Sometimes, the smallest moments leave the biggest impact. 💙

An hour may not seem like much, but for someone living with ALS, it can mean feeling cared for, connected, and seen.

It can be a haircut that restores confidence.
A massage that eases discomfort.
A manicure that brings a smile.
Or simply an hour spent with someone who reminds you that you’re not alone.

At OPALS, we believe wellness is more than self-care… it’s dignity, connection, and hope.

Every service we provide is offered at no cost to individuals living with ALS because everyone deserves moments that make them feel like themselves.

💙 Learn more, request services, or help sponsor a service by visiting opals4als.org.

07/10/2026

The Ice Bucket Challenge sparked awareness. What comes next is up to all of us. 💙

More than a decade ago, millions of people dumped buckets of ice water over their heads to shine a light on ALS. The challenge sparked conversations, funded research, and introduced the world to a disease many had never heard of.

Today, that conversation continues, but so does ALS.

At OPALS, we see firsthand how small acts of kindness can make a big difference. A haircut that restores confidence. A massage that eases discomfort. A simple moment of care that reminds someone they are seen.

Awareness starts the conversation.
Compassion keeps it going.

If the Ice Bucket Challenge inspired you then, consider making an impact today by sponsoring a service for someone living with ALS.

Because while we can’t cure ALS, we can help make today a little brighter. 💙

06/29/2026

Former NFL star Chris Johnson recently shared that he has been diagnosed with ALS. His story is a powerful reminder that this disease can affect anyone. 💙

One message from his interview stood out:

“ALS has changed what my body can do, but it hasn’t changed who I am.”

Those words capture a truth about ALS that so many people don’t realize. While the disease changes the body, it doesn’t change the person, their dreams, personality, love for their family, or who they are inside.

Thank you, Chris, for using your platform to raise awareness and help others better understand life with ALS. We’re standing with you and every family navigating this disease. 💙

06/19/2026

You don’t have to earn this. 💙

One of the hardest things we hear is:

“I didn’t want to ask.”

“I thought someone else needed it more.”

“I didn’t think I deserved it.”

If you’re living with ALS, please hear this:

These services were created for you.

Whether it’s a haircut, a manicure, a massage, or another wellness service, our goal is simple, to give you a moment to feel like yourself again.

There is no cost. No catch. Just care.

If you or someone you love is living with ALS, we’d love to connect. Send us a message to learn more about receiving services through OPALS.

Because everyone deserves moments of comfort, dignity, and joy. 💙

06/16/2026

So proud of our founder Amy- she is so inspiring to anyone who knows her 💙

“A-L-S. The three letters nobody ever expects to hear.

Whether we realize it or not, we are all standing in line. We often celebrate when we get to move ahead, when the wait feels shorter and the path easier. But what if that line is your life—and you’re suddenly pushed to the front, to a place you weren’t ready to be, kicking and screaming and wishing you could return to where you were before?

That’s what being diagnosed with ALS feels like. In an instant, it’s as if someone flips your hourglass over and the sand begins to fall faster and faster. You’re suddenly part of a club nobody ever wants to join.

When my hourglass got flipped over, I gained a new perspective on life.

I have poured my heart and soul into my family, my friends, and my career. I am a wife and a proud mom of three. I worked as an elementary school teacher for over 20 years, and I have been fortunate to be part of the lives of countless children and their families. During the COVID-19 pandemic, my school district shifted to virtual learning. Around that time, I began experiencing changes in my speech and voice that were initially thought to be vocal cord strain. As it turned out, I was diagnosed in 2022 with bulbar onset ALS, and that diagnosis has profoundly changed the course of my life.

Bitter or better? A diagnosis of ALS could lead down either path, but I choose better. I am grateful for every single day, and I want to remind people to slow down, embrace every season of life, and find joy even in the chaos. I refuse to let ALS define me. I will continue to fight, and I will continue striving to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others living with ALS.” - Amy McKnight, Living with ALS.

Have you been impacted by ALS? Support others and the fight for a cure by sharing your story: als.org/stories