The Live Like Lou Foundation is proud to announce a groundbreaking partnership with David Betts, creator of the app Talk to Me, Goose!, and his wife, Anne Mundell of Mundell Designs. David, who lives with ALS, developed this innovative mobile app to empower people with ALS through cutting-edge AI communication technology. Available on iOS and Android, Talk to Me, Goose! helps individuals express themselves and share stories using advanced text-to-speech and personal voice cloning, even if their natural speech changes. 

In line with our mission to meaningfully and uniquely support families affected by Lou Gehrig’s disease, Live Like Lou will provide the app free of charge for its registered ALS families. Options include the app with the individual’s ElevenLabs voice clone (a $159.99 value) or the base version (a $359.99 value). That means no barriers, only tools for communication, confidence, and connection. 

To gain access to Talk to Me, Goose!, learn more about the Live Like Lou Foundation’s ALS family programs here and register with us by Friday, October 24. If you are already registered, stay tuned for more details on how to receive this benefit.  

What makes Talk to Me, Goose! so special?  

As a longtime health strategist, David Betts dedicated his career to improving care and outcomes for those who need it most. When he was diagnosed with ALS in December 2024 and faced the likelihood of losing his ability to speak, he turned to what he knows best: strategizing and finding solutions. 

In his search, David discovered relatively few tools that harness the full potential of generative AI for people at risk of losing their voices to ALS, leading to the gap inspiring Talk to Me, Goose! 

Fans of Top Gun will recognize the reference: Maverick always turned to his wingman, Goose, for an extra dose of confidence, and when Goose was gone, Merlin stepped in to help. In the same spirit, Merlin is your modern-day wingman, suggesting complete messages and responses with just a few clicks, topic ideas, tones, or keywords. This reduces the need for typing and helps your voice “take flight” again. 

Whether you’re telling jokes, sharing stories, adding a touch of charm, or bringing sass to your conversations, Merlin helps you avoid awkward pauses and reconnect with others. You can speak in your own ElevenLabs voice clone or choose from dozens of digitized voices in the app’s library. 

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