Archive for April, 2011
« Previous EntriesSuicide kit sparks controversy – Examiner.com
Saturday, April 30th, 2011
Suicide kit sparks controversyExaminer.com… broadcast of 60 Minutes, Kevorkian allowed the airing of a videotape he had made on September 17, 1998, which showed the voluntary euthanasia of Thomas Youk, the 52-year-old man who was in the final stages of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), …and more »
Volunteers Honor Those Affected by ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) Through Tag Days … – Patch.com
Saturday, April 30th, 2011Volunteers Honor Those Affected by ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease) Through Tag Days …Patch.comAmyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), commonly known as Lou Gehrig's disease, is a terminal neuromuscular disease that attacks a person's muscles, gradually robbing them of their ability to walk, speak, eat and breathe, yet usually keeping their mind …
ALS Society honours Gazette for Proudfoot stories – Montreal Gazette
Saturday, April 30th, 2011ALS Society honours Gazette for Proudfoot storiesMontreal GazetteThe Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Society of Quebec nominated the newspaper for providing the late Proudfoot with "the platform to raise awareness and inspire a country – including all the sports writers who supported his mission and our mission to …and more »
ALS group honors Massillon native – Massillon Independent
Saturday, April 30th, 2011ALS group honors Massillon nativeMassillon IndependentBy Anonymous Massillon native Bruce Edwards was honored earlier this month for his courage and commitment to the fight against amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, a motor neuron disease also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. The ALS Association Keith …
Florida GOP Chairman David Bitner diagnosed with ALS – Tampabay.com
Friday, April 29th, 2011Florida GOP Chairman David Bitner diagnosed with ALSTampabay.comBitner had been using a motorized scooter and walker for two months because of weakness in his legs and arms, but the diagnosis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, often called Lou Gehrig's disease, came recently. "Though the diagnosis was difficult to …and more »
Tony Proudfoot legacy funds NOVA West Island program for ALS caregivers – West Island Gazette
Friday, April 29th, 2011Tony Proudfoot legacy funds NOVA West Island program for ALS caregiversWest Island GazetteAs of May 9, NOVA West Island is starting a support group for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis caregivers, thanks to the Tony Proudfoot Foundation which is sponsoring the first year of operations. The monthly meetings led by two registered nurses, …
Florida Republican Party chair has Lou Gehrig’s disease – Tbo.com
Friday, April 29th, 2011Florida Republican Party chair has Lou Gehrig's diseaseTbo.comState Republican Party Chairman Dave Bitner has been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. In an interview today, Bitner said he intends to continue as party …and more »
State Republican chair Dave Bitner diagnosed with ALS – MiamiHerald.com
Friday, April 29th, 2011State Republican chair Dave Bitner diagnosed with ALSMiamiHerald.comBitner had been using a motorized scooter and walker for two months because of weakness in his legs and arms, but the diagnosis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, often called Lou Gehrig's disease, came recently. “Though the diagnosis was difficult to …and more »
Annual Jim Schoemehl 5K Run For ALS – Webster Kirkwood Times
Friday, April 29th, 2011Annual Jim Schoemehl 5K Run For ALSWebster Kirkwood TimesHigh school seniors for the past 10 years have dedicated their time to supporting an important cause — finding a cure for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), more commonly known as Lou Gehrig's disease. The race route will wind through historic …
Go Dutch to fight Lou Gehrig’s disease – The Columbian
Friday, April 29th, 2011Go Dutch to fight Lou Gehrig's diseaseThe Columbian… Dutch Brothers co-founder Dane Boersma, who was diagnosed with the muscle-wasting disease amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (Lou Gehrig's disease) in 2005. He died in 2009. Last year, Dutch Brothers contributed $110000 to MDA for research and services. …and more »
« Previous Entries