Welcome
ALS is a devastating diagnosis for any family to endure.
Help us provide critical financial support to children affected by this devastating disease through our scholarship.
Who We Are
Our Mission
The Sandra West ALS Foundation is dedicated to fostering hope and resilience by providing college scholarships to empower the bright futures of deserving students, whose lives have been touched by ALS, ensuring that the pursuit of education transcends the challenges posed by this formidable disease. "ALS can take away a family's ability to provide the things that so many of us take for granted - a child's college education should not be one of those things".
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Sandra West
Sandy West was a devoted Christian, loving wife, and dedicated mother of three. As an elementary school teacher, she placed a high value on education and was devoted to health and fitness. In 2022, Sandra faced the most significant challenge of her life when she was diagnosed with ALS and lost her battle in March 2026. Undeterred, she continued to approach life with strength and resilience. Sadly, she knew firsthand what this disease does to a person as her close friend Marsha, who also battled ALS, passed away in 2022 after a courageous six-year fight against the disease. Sandra's journey is a testament to her unwavering faith, love for family, and determination to make positive impact despite the challenges she faced.
"I feel that GOD is calling on my family to do something for others. While others continue to fight to raise money to help find a cure, I want to raise money to help the families who are living with and impacted by this disease every day."
Scholarship
We See You. You Are Not Alone.
In the quiet moments of worry and the long nights of care, we see you. We see the strength it takes to keep moving forward while carrying the weight of uncertainty, love, and hope for your children’s future. ALS does not just affect one person - it touches entire families, reshaping daily life and tomorrow’s dreams.
At the Sandra West ALS Foundation, we walk beside you. Our mission is to ease the burden, to honor the courage of every family living with ALS, and to help ensure that children have the opportunity to pursue their education without the added weight of financial stress. Your struggle is seen, your sacrifices are recognized, and your hopes matter. Together, we carry this fight, and together, we keep dreams alive.
The foundation
The Sandra West ALS Foundation is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization run by Sandy, Mike, Sydney, Avery and Michael (West Family). We are committed to 100% of all gifts to be utilized for the scholarship fund and the West family will actively work with family, friends and organizations to raise money to increase the amount of each award and to create a future endowment.