This June we were sad to see our research assistant Sheena Chew leave...Good luck, Sheena! Dear Patients and Families, We may have met or gotten to know each other in clinic while we took our deepest breaths and exhaled with all our might, while we chatted during minocycline trial visits, while we discussed the modafinil trial for fatigue in ALS, or while we poked at your minds during cognition visits. I would just like to say what an honor it has been to have worked with you this past year. I have been inspired by your strength and determination to live your lives fully and to contribute to our research. I am leaving to start medical school this fall, where you will continue to be the reasons why I will always work my hardest to fight ALS in my academic, personal, and professional life. I would also like to extend my thanks to my colleagues at the center. It has been a privilege to work with such intelligent, dedicated, and caring people. I became involved with ALS because a close friend of mine has ALS, but I joined this particular center because I wanted to learn how to conduct clinical research and care for ALS patients the right way. Mission accomplished. Please be assured that you are being cared for by an incredible set of professionals that work tirelessly to advance knowledge about ALS and to improve the quality of your lives. You all have taught me great lessons that I will take with me. Thank you. I wish you all the best. Take care, Sheena