Cultivating Compassion Education Series May Gatherings |
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The Impossible Dream, Hope, Creativity and Transformation Along the Path of ALS |
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presented by Aaron Lazar, acclaimed star of stage and screen, and Grammy-nominated singer
Thursday, May 14, 2026 5:00 p.m. ET |
We are thrilled to present an inspirational evening talk with legendary actor and singer, Aaron Lazar! He is a Broadway star, SAG award winner, Grammy-nominated singer, celebrated keynote speaker, and global symbol of consciousness-driven transformation. Following an ALS diagnosis in 2021, Aaron has been redefining what’s possible in the face of extreme adversity.
Through his Impossible Dream platform, which has now grown into a movement, Aaron has traveled the country as a keynote speaker, released his debut album “Impossible Dream” with more than 50 Broadway stars—earning his first Grammy nomination—and launched “Impossible Dreams,” the podcast he both created and hosts.
He is also the co-founder of the Impossible Dream Machine, an unprecedented AI-powered research engine advancing our understanding of ALS in collaboration with top data scientists, leading ALS clinicians, and billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban.
Through Aaron’s courage, creativity, voice, and visionary leadership, he embodies what it means to overcome adversity— proving the soul can rise, inspire, and ignite impossible dreams. |
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Born and raised in New Jersey, Lazar earned his BA from Duke University and his MFA from the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music, quickly becoming one of Broadway’s most recognizable voices. With the launch of his new podcast, Impossible Dreams, on October 7, 2025, Aaron is bringing his message of hope, creativity, and transformation to a global audience. Each episode features conversations with cultural icons, athletes, scientists, and everyday heroes about turning adversity into advantage, inspiring audiences to “Live Your Impossible Dreams.” Guests include Mark Cuban, Gabrielle Reece, and Ben Stiller, blending star power with soul-level authenticity.
Podcast streaming on YT, Spotify, Apple - Subscribe Now! Learn more about him at www.aaronlazar.com. |
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Beyond ALS
May 7, 6:30pm ET |
Join a welcoming group of men and women who have lost a loved one to ALS. Share openly with others who are rebuilding their lives after profound loss. This interactive gathering will highlight where we are now and what may feel different: our identity, our values, our approach to spirituality, and more. We will listen deeply to each other’s stories about the new experiences of building relationships, contentment with solitude, or challenges as a single parent. But, most importantly, come to enjoy and appreciate the company of others who have come to experience the precious nature of human life. |
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Caregiver to Caregiver
May 14, 3:00pm ET |
Join the informal gathering designed to offer genuine support for those engaged in ALS caregiving. Enjoy the opportunity to be with other folks who have an intimate understanding of ALS and share your unique point of view as a caregiver. It is truly a meaningful experience to sit in council with ALS caregivers, to practice heart-centered listening, bear witness to our journeys and those of others, and to support and be supported without judgment. |
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Sons and Daughters of ALS Guided by Ron Hoffman, CCALS Founder
May 14, 7:00pm ET |
Sons and Daughters of ALS, hosted by CCALS Founder and Director, Ron Hoffman, is designed for those 18 years to 30- somethings who have experienced a parent, or close loved one, struggling from symptoms, diagnosis, decline or death with ALS. Growing up with the intensity and complexity of ALS in our family can shake us to the very core. It is often hard to comprehend or describe the ways that this disease shapes our past, present and future. If you are living with, or have lived with, the impact of a parent with ALS, you are invited to join our zoom gathering for Sons and Daughters of ALS. With deep listening, in the company of others who know the similarity of the uninvited path of having a parent with ALS, we will gather in council to share our experiences with the broad motivation to bring heartfelt connection, awareness and healing. |
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Men of ALS Guided by Ron Hoffman, CCALS Founder
May 21, 2:00pm ET |
Join us for a time of brotherhood and belonging for men living with ALS, or men caring for someone with the disease. This group operates as a council circle that encourages deep listening, acceptance, and an invitation to be genuine about what is going on in your life. |
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Women of ALS
May 21, 3:00pm ET |
Enjoy the connection and unique perspective of other women living with ALS, female caregivers of persons living with ALS, daughters of those with ALS, or any woman touched by the disease. We will gather in council to share our experiences with the broad motivation to bring heartfelt connections and healing to the ALS journey. The Women of ALS gatherings create a safe space to explore the rich feminine perspective on lineage, sexuality, the role as caregiver, and the experience of compassion. |
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Mothers of ALS
No gathering in May |
This circle will not meet in May because of Memorial Day. Please register for the June 22 gathering at 1:00 p.m. ET on the link below. CCALS offers this informal gathering specifically for mothers who have a child living with ALS. This disease shines a unique and challenging spotlight on the relationships between mothers and their children. We will join with each other in council to listen deeply and bear witness to our experiences as we connect and discover new pathways through the intensity of an ALS experience. |
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