Music. Sports. Storytelling. One Mission.

BEAT ALS is a nonprofit initiative founded by Matt Stillwell to provide mobility, create hope through experiences, tell ALS warriors’ stories, and support research in the fight for a cure.

Inspired by the legacy of Coach Keith LeClair and driven by families facing ALS today, BEAT ALS brings together the sports, music, and storytelling communities to create meaningful impact.

Why It Matters To Matt

ALS has impacted Matt’s life through coaches, friends, teammates, and families who have faced the disease with courage and strength.

BEAT ALS was created to honor those legacies and turn music, relationships, and community into action.

How We BEAT ALS

Providing Mobility
Helping ALS warriors regain independence and dignity through life-changing mobility solutions.

Creating Hope Through Experiences
Special moments through sports, music, The Hope Sessions, and community events.

Telling ALS Warriors’ Stories
Sharing stories of courage, faith, family, and hope.

Funding Research
Supporting the fight for a world without ALS.

The Hope Sessions

A 4th Chair Experience

The Hope Sessions is an intimate songwriter and storytelling experience featuring Nashville’s top songwriters, great food and drink, and a purpose bigger than music.

4 Chairs. 3 Songwriters. 1 Mission.