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Jodi is a parent, educator, former caregiver, ALS advocate, and public speaker. Jodi’s husband was diagnosed with ALS when their daughter was just two years old. Jodi is the founder of Hope Loves Company, the only nonprofit in the U.S. dedicated to providing educational and emotional support to children and young adults affected by ALS.
Jodi O’Donnell-Ames Gives Hope to Kids Impacted by ALS​
After suffering the loss of her husband to ALS, Jodi O’Donnell-Ames turned her grief into action, creating a network of camps that provide a respite for kids with loved ones suffering from the disease.
The Long Reach of Grief
Sadness at the death of a family member has both psychological and neurologic effects. Experts explain the different ways we process loss.
Jodi O'Donnell-Ames Helps Children Who Have Parents Battling ALS
In 1995, Jodi O’Donnell-Ames’ husband Kevin O’Donnell, then 30, was diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), a progressive neurodegenerative disease. Her first thought was how to share the news with their 2-year-old daughter Alina.
Your Words Matter
The way you communicate shapes how others perceive your message—and your impact.
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Here are 6 simple reminders to help you speak with greater clarity, authenticity, and intention. Whether you're leading a team, speaking to an audience, or having a one-on-one conversation, these tips can help your words land exactly as you intend.
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Temple researchers are building AI-powered health care 'digital twins' for people with ALS​
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Jodi O'Donnell-Ames speaking during presentation Jodi O'Donnell-Ames, who lost her first husband, Kevin, to ALS, later married Warren Ames, who ....
When Collaboration Creates History
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Over the weekend, I did something cool, so cool that it wasn't even on my bucket list! At the invitation of my friend Steve Spiro, I joined more...