ALS July 5, 2017 Pete Frates to get help with ALS medical bills Days after family members asked supporters to pray for Pete Frates, the man who inspired 2014’s viral amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) “Ice Bucket Challenge,” it was announced that a new program will help to cover his medical bills associated with uninsured care costs.
ALS July 3, 2017 Frates family asks for prayers for man behind ALS 'Ice Bucket Challenge' The family of the man behind 2014’s viral “ALS Ice Bucket Challenge” is asking for prayers after he was admitted to the hospital for issues related to the disease.
CANCER June 22, 2017 Mom receives devastating cancer diagnosis after dad's ALS death Donations are pouring in for a Minnesota family whose mother received a devastating cancer diagnosis while she was on the phone arranging the funeral of her 44-year-old husband who had battled amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) for the last six years.
ALS June 7, 2017 Dad with ALS stands and walks to 'tap out' his graduating son Frankie Sanchez Sr. served his country as a member of the Army for nearly 23 years. His son, Frankie Sanchez Jr., followed in his footsteps and joined the Air Force.
ALS May 24, 2017 Frates family struggling to cover cost of ALS care Pete Frates became a household name after he and his family raised more than $250 million through the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge.
ALS May 22, 2017 FDA approves second drug to treat ALS The Food and Drug Administration announced Friday it approved a new drug to help treat amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, commonly known as ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease.
ALS April 17, 2017 Powder meant to save minors may be killing them instead Between the 1940s and 1980s, coal miners in Ontario went through a strange ritual at the start of every work day: Take off their street clothes, enter a room where their work clothes hung, and as soon as the doors closed, watch the room fill with black powder that they were told to inhale, reports the Toronto Star.
ALS March 28, 2017 Architect with ALS designs residence for patients At first look there is nothing remarkable about a bedroom Fox 5 visited with its family photos, collection of DVDs, and sports mementos.
ALS March 27, 2017 ALS in athletes: Are head injuries to blame? When Dwight Clark revealed that he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), he said he didn’t know for sure if his eight years spent in the NFL influenced his chances of developing the neurological condition, but that he suspects it did.
ALS March 20, 2017 Ex-49ers great Dwight Clark reveals ALS diagnosis Legendary San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Dwight Clark, who is remembered for his 1982 NFC Championship game heroics when he hauled in “The Catch” from quarterback Joe Montana, revealed he has been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also referred to as Lou Gehrig’s disease.
ALS February 21, 2017 BrainStorm seeks early approval for stem cell treatment in Canada Israel's BrainStorm Cell Therapeutics is seeking early approval in Canada for its adult stem cell treatment for patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a neuro-degenerative disease, even before it completes late-stage clinical trials.