Stepping Into the Fire: A Fortune 100 Executive’s Relentless Fight Against ALS – Episode #4

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Ed Rapp, former Caterpillar Group President and a passionate advocate for ALS research. Ed had a distinguished career at Caterpillar, one of the world’s largest industrial companies, where he led global operations and strategic initiatives. His leadership style was defined by resilience, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to excellence.

In 2015, Ed’s life took an unexpected turn when he was diagnosed with ALS. Rather than retreating, he faced the challenge head-on, channeling his energy into accelerating research and funding initiatives aimed at finding a cure. His journey from leading a Fortune 100 company to becoming a driving force in the ALS community is nothing short of inspiring. Through his work, Ed has raised significant awareness and support for ALS organizations, helping to push forward groundbreaking advancements in treatment and care.

We also want to recognize the incredible organizations working tirelessly in the fight against ALS, including Team Gleason, ALS United Chicago, I AM ALS, the Les Turner ALS Foundation, Answer ALS, and The Packard Center at Johns Hopkins.

Additionally, we’d like to give a special acknowledgment to Matt Creen and his contributions to the Les Turner ALS Foundation, where he was honored with the 2020 LES Turner Hope Through Caring Award for his dedication and impact.

This episode is filled with courage, purpose, and a relentless pursuit of hope. 💪🔥

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