Camp HLC is a free, three-day overnight retreat for children and teens who love someone with ALS or who have lost a loved one. Recently, NBCU Academy captured the heart of this experience in a powerful segment highlighting the strength, vulnerability, and resilience of the young people we serve. ( View on YouTube Here ) ALS (also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease) is a progressive illness that weakens muscles and impacts physical function. Most people live two to five years after symptoms...

For many in the ALS community, Eric Dane was more than a familiar face. He was a father, a husband, a son, a friend, and a tireless advocate who chose to live his final chapter with courage, honesty, and deep love for his family. In sharing his journey publicly, Eric did something profoundly generous. He helped the world see that ALS is not only a medical diagnosis. ALS is a family diagnosis. It reshapes childhood. It changes relationships. It rewrites daily life. And it leaves an emotional...

For more than a decade, Hope Loves Company (HLC) has walked alongside children and families who love someone with ALS or who have lost a loved one to the disease. Our work has always been rooted in one simple belief: no child should have to navigate ALS alone. As we look ahead to 2026, we are reflecting on where HLC began, how our programs have grown, and how we hope to expand our reach, deepen our impact, and serve even more families across the country. The Beginning: Why Hope Loves Company...