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OPINION April 20, 2019

John Paine: How a 17-year battle with ALS led me closer to God

As we near the month of May, encouraging our reflection and recognition of those suffering from ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig鈥檚 Disease, for National ALS Awareness Month, author John Paine shares his emotional journey through diagnosis of the disease and the following 17 years, eventually coming to see himself as the 鈥渓uckiest man.鈥�

ALS February 5, 2019

North Carolina man with ALS dies on the way to Super Bowl

A North Carolina man who suffered from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) was given free tickets to the Super Bowl LIII but tragically died before he made it to the stadium.

Proud American May 24, 2018

Air Force vet diagnosed with ALS raising awareness while fighting for life

Like many couples with teenagers, Tom and Lara Garey used to daydream about a life of easy retirement once their son graduated from high school and moved on to college.

ALS April 13, 2018

Man behind ALS Ice Bucket Challenge gets voice back with new technology

Nearly four years after the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge helped raise $115 million for research, the viral sensation continues to have an impact on patients, including its co-founder, Pat Quinn.

ALS March 14, 2018

Stephen Hawking lived with ALS a stunning 50-plus years: What to know about the nervous system disease

At the age of 21, famed theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking was diagnosed with a fatal, motor neuron disease called amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease.

ALS December 12, 2017

Dad of 4 battling ALS gifted $10G from 'Secret Santa'

A young Idaho family grappling with their father鈥檚 amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) diagnosis was recently given $10,000 from a 鈥淪ecret Santa,鈥� which they said will help pay for medical bills and other unexpected costs.

ALS November 30, 2017

Inspiration behind 'ice bucket challenge' dead at 46

The man who inspired the 鈥淎LS Ice Bucket Challenge鈥� died on Saturday after a 14-year long battle with the disease.

ALS September 27, 2017

Runner with ALS finishes his first 5K

Most patients die within three to five years of developing the disease. Kip Fontana is at year seven鈥攁nd setting new goals for himself.

Innovation September 26, 2017

New CRISPR technique could accelerate a cure for Huntington's disease and ALS

A modified version of the CRISPR/Cas9 tool could be used to track RNA in live cells using a method known as RNA-targeting Cas9. This, in turn, could be used to cure ALS and Huntington's disease.

ALS September 19, 2017

High school dedicates baseball field to Pete Frates, retires jersey

A prep school in Boston honored one of their heroes on Wednesday, dedicating the baseball diamond to Pete Frates and retiring his No. 3 jersey.

ALS September 18, 2017

New drug providing long-awaited hope for ALS community

Radicava was approved by the FDA in May. Advocates hope it's the first in a new line of drugs that can help people with Lou Gehrig's disease.