Bucks hit boots – Times Record News
By | May 18, 2012
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Bucks hit boots
Times Record News Scarbrough said they are dedicating this year's collection to Kelly Crush, a Wichita Falls firefighter who died from ALS in March. Crews will be out on street corners near their stations and at Kemp and Call Field today and Saturday. |
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Dutch Bros. makes donation – Mail Tribune
By | May 17, 2012
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Dutch Bros. makes donation
Mail Tribune … who was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis in 2005 and died in 2009. "We are so thankful for the contributions of our amazing customers and their support of a cause that means so much to all of us at Dutch Bros.," Travis Boersma, … and more » |
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Firefighters pull plane to fight ALS – YorkRegion.com
By | May 17, 2012
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Firefighters pull plane to fight ALS
YorkRegion.com ALS Ontario will stage the second annual Plane Pull awareness event May 27, with firefighters from across the GTA competing for fun and funding. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease, is the most common cause of … |
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$16000 Raised at 5K Run for Ballwin Family – Patch.com
By | May 17, 2012
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$16000 Raised at 5K Run for Ballwin Family
Patch.com Photo courtesy of Kelle Laws A total of 600 people hit the streets Saturday for the 11th Annual Jim Schoemehl 5K Run, raising more than $16000 that will benefit a family from Ballwin as well as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis research. and more » |
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Fighting ALS: Resident Inspired by Sister’s Determination – Patch.com
By | May 17, 2012
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Fighting ALS: Resident Inspired by Sister's Determination
Patch.com For everything the Les Turner ALS Foundation has done for her sister, including research and financial and transportation assistance, Wilder wanted to do more to give back. "It was always something that I felt there was something more we could do, … |
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Xconomist of the Week: Tom Maniatis on Prize4Life and ALS Research – Xconomy
By | May 17, 2012
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Xconomist of the Week: Tom Maniatis on Prize4Life and ALS Research
Xconomy The student, Avichai Kremer, then 29, had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), otherwise known as Lou Gehrig's disease. Kremer had an unusual idea: He wanted to advance ALS research by offering million-dollar prizes to scientists … |
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Julie’s Angels: Fargo woman brings group of friends, supporters on journey … – In-Forum
By | May 17, 2012
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Julie's Angels: Fargo woman brings group of friends, supporters on journey …
In-Forum Julie, of Fargo, has lived with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (commonly referred to as Lou Gehrig's Disease) for eight years. A progressive neuro-degenerative disease that affects about 40000 people, ALS causes loss of voluntary muscle movement and … |
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The ALS Therapy Development Institute Partners with Neurotune to Investigate … – PharmaLive.com (press release)
By | May 16, 2012
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The ALS Therapy Development Institute Partners with Neurotune to Investigate …
PharmaLive.com (press release) Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, Lou Gehrig's disease) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that leads to paralysis, due to the death of motor neurons in the spinal cord and brain. There is no known cause, cure or effective treatment for the … Letter: St. Lucie County proclamation about disease ALS carries vital messageTCPalm Change text size for the storyLondoner all 11 news articles » |
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RCs Bid on Slap-Bets & Swiss Castles, Raise $287000 for Charity – Harbus Online
By | May 16, 2012
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RCs Bid on Slap-Bets & Swiss Castles, Raise $287000 for Charity
Harbus Online Following the auctions, charitable donations will be made to support various student-championed causes, including aid to wounded war veterans, the fight against terminal illnesses like cancer and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (also known as Lou … |
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Wheelchair Bound Yardley, PA Young Woman With ALS to Host Fun Fair Sunday to … – Einnews Portugal
By | May 16, 2012
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Wheelchair Bound Yardley, PA Young Woman With ALS to Host Fun Fair Sunday to …
Einnews Portugal In the prime of life and at the age of 19, Yardley resident Shelby Rowe found out in January this year that she has ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis). Already confined to a wheelchair and using a breathing apparatus, Shelby is using her life to help … and more » |
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