NAMPA, Idaho — "One thing that I know about Justin is that Halloween is his favorite holiday," Sarah Ho said.

That love for Halloween now carries a deeper meaning — one tied to a diagnosis that changed everything.

On Jan. 21, Justin Garcia's life took a turn. After noticing something felt off and with his wife's urging, he underwent testing and was diagnosed with ALS at just 35 years old.

ALS — short for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis — is a progressive neurological disease that affects motor neurons. It gradually robs the body of its ability to move, and currently, there's no cure.

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"I miss the independence of not having the diagnosis," Garcia said.

But even in the face of a devastating diagnosis, Garcia continues to show strength.

"I'm still here and I'm still doing t

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