In April of 2025, at the age of 41, Adam was diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), a terminal neuromuscular disease, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. Adam’s symptoms began around April 2024 when he noticed it was getting more difficult to run and get dressed in the morning. By July 2024, he was experiencing twitching and cramping throughout his body, but just assumed it was dehydration from golf or living in Houston, a 95 degree, 90% humidity swamp.
In October he noticed his left leg was continuing to weaken, so he began consulting with a team of neurologists, but there was nothing to diagnose at that point. In February of 2025, his left arm began showing some weakness, so he went back in for additional testing in March and April of 2025, receiving his diagnosis of ALS in April 2025.
Even though he has received this diagnosis, this has not stopped Adam from doing the things he loves. He continues to coach his kids, and remains active in his community, serving on the board for SBMSA and volunteering as President of the Bunker Hill Dad’s Club. He remains passionate about helping kids and his community and will continue doing so as long as he can.
He continues to work as the Director of Land for Coeur Mining, and plans to work as long as he is able. He remains an active member of the American Association of Professional Landmen (AAPL) and other mining and oil & gas related land organizations. He is happily married to his wife of 13 years, Julia, and they have two children Hattie (11) and Clay (8).
About Adam
ALS is a progressive neurodegenerative disease causing muscle weakness, paralysis, and eventual respiratory system failure. Despite being known for over a century, it remains severely underfunded, and approved treatments only slow progression and extend survival by a few months.
Although ALS has no known cure, the last few years have brought significant growth in research on ALS, including its underlying mechanisms and potential early-stage therapies. Adam is currently taking two FDA Approved drugs (Riluzole and Radicava) and a supplement regimen designed to lower neuroinflammation. He began a clinical trial in July 2025 in Houston that targets early-stage ALS and is designed to potentially slow down progression. This is a Phase II trial, so it’s in the very early stages of determining efficacy, but Adam is doing everything he can to slow down progression.
What is ALS?
The Stellar’s are currently working through a lot of planning and preparation for Adam’s decline throughout his battle with ALS. In the short term, they are having to renovate sections of their house to accommodate future wheelchair needs. They will eventually need to purchase a handicap capable vehicle, in-home care for Adam, among many of the additional medical devices they will need moving forward. It is estimated that caring for an individual with ALS costs families $250,000+ annually.
How can you help?
- Home renovations for accessibility
- Mobility equipment and medical devices
- In-home care and support services
- A handicap-accessible vehicle
- Everyday needs that add up quickly
Together, we can ease the burden and give the Stellars more time, more access, and more moments together.
*To donate via check, please send to Stellar Family Foundation at 12123 Pinerock Lane, Houston, TX 77024
Long term, Adam and Julia have a vision—to turn their personal fight into purpose for others. The Stellar Family Foundation will support families facing ALS with the things that often fall through the cracks:
Building a Legacy
- Food, transportation, and everyday necessities
- Accessibility tools like AFOs, rollators, and wheelchairs
- Home modifications to make daily life safer and easier
- Family “dream trips” that create lasting memories
This foundation will start small but grow with the same love and strength that defines the Stellar family. Not today, ALS.
*the hearts in our logo were drawn by the Stellar children, Hattie & Clay
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All donations made through this website will be used and distributed by the Stellar Family Foundation. The Stellar Family Foundation will allocate these funds to support the Foundation’s activities and events, Adam’s ALS-related needs, including medical care, everyday needs, wheelchairs, ramps, and other accessibility aids. Any remaining funds may be distributed to other charitable organizations in accordance with its mission and policies.