A Voice for ALS Families
Lura Sawyer, founder of Let Hope Grow, was recently featured on the iHeartRadio show Insight with Sylvia Maus, a heartfelt and eye opening conversation that aired across Central Pennsylvania and beyond.
In this 30-minute interview, Lura opens up about her personal journey as a full time ALS caregiver, the challenges and triumphs of loving someone with Lou Gehrig’s disease, and why she started Let Hope Grow to help other families facing the same path.
Sylvia and Lura discuss everything from the lack of ALS awareness and support for non-veteran families to the mental toll of caregiving, the daily realities of ALS progression, and how faith, resilience, and advocacy have shaped Let Hope Grow into a lifeline for many across the U.S.
“It started with one story…mine. But now we’re helping others carry theirs.”
— Lura Sawyer
Listen to the Full Interview
Experience the full episode of Insight with Sylvia Maus featuring Lura Sawyer below.
You’ll hear:
- Lura’s emotional story of her husband Pete’s ALS diagnosis as a Vietnam veteran
- How ALS affects both body and mind, and what symptoms to look for
- The reality of caregiving: daily routines, emotional toll, and hard-won wisdom
- The gaps in support for non veteran ALS families
- How Let Hope Grow was born, and what it’s working to change
Why This Matters
This interview isn’t just a reflection. It’s a rallying cry.
Too many ALS caregivers feel forgotten. Too many families face impossible decisions alone. Through this platform, Lura shines a spotlight on the quiet strength of caregivers, the urgent need for better support, and the everyday ways we can bring dignity back into the ALS journey.
Learn More or Get Involved
If you’ve been impacted by ALS, or want to be part of the hope Lura is growing:
Let Hope Grow exists because love refuses to give up. And every voice, especially yours, makes a difference.
Event Details
- Event Type: Online Broadcast
- Interview Title: Insight with Sylvia Maus featuring Lura Sawyer
- Host: Sylvia Maus
- Presented by: iHeartRadio
- Run Time: Approximately 30 minutes
- Original Air Date: October 22nd 2025
- Available: Ongoing