In 2007, Sam lost his dad to ALS when he was only seven years old. Through the Halpern ALS Initiative, he's raised more than $60,000 for research. Now a Young Faces of ALS ambassador for ALS TDI, Sam spoke at the organization's 2016 White Coat Affair gala in Boston. He is currently a college student.

Learn more about Sam's efforts at www.halpernals.org!