Chuck and Nicole’s journey began in 2016 with a whirlwind romance, meeting on Tinder and swiftly progressing to marriage and two wonderful kids.

In June of 2023, Chuck began experiencing shaking in his hands, but didn’t think much of it. And so they continued to enjoy their summer. Then, after deciding to add to their growing family, they became pregnant with their third child in September.

Chuck’s health began to decline and by November he was noticing significant changes, marked by unexplained symptoms and alarming weight loss. Initially attributed to potential liver issues, further evaluation led to a devastating diagnosis. At the age of 38, Chuck was officially diagnosed in February 2024 with limb-onset, sporadic ALS. As they grappled with this life-altering news, Nicole took proactive steps to secure childcare support, adjusting their earlier plans for Chuck to become a stay-at-home father.

Amidst the emotional turmoil, they found solace in welcoming an au pair named Wendy into their family, preparing for the challenges ahead with resilience and hope for the future.

Throughout all of this, Chuck has maintained his sense of humor and continues to keep us laughing with his quick one-liners. Chuck engages the kids with his new adaptive equipment and is grateful for the arrival of Jenna who was born on May 28th, 2024. Charlie, Alana, and Jenna complete and pay tribute to Chuck’s initials CAJ!