South Florida woman turns ALS diagnosis into mission to raise awareness, inspire others in fight against disease

South Florida woman turns ALS diagnosis into mission to raise awareness, inspire others in fight against disease
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Surrounded by family, friends, and supporters, this year's Walk to Defeat ALS Champion, Lourdes Machado, was shining with hope.Diagnosed with ALS in May 2025, she's turned her journey into a mission to raise awareness and inspire others in the fight against the disease."Obviously there's no cure, an