Strike Out ALS

http://www.alsa.org/community/article.cfm?id=1409

July 04, 2009

Objective:
To raise awareness and financial support for organizations leading the fight against ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis).

MLB is working with four leading organizations -- The ALS Association, ALS TDI, Augie's Quest (the Muscular Dystrophy Association's ALS research initiative) and Project A.L.S. -- whose primary goal is to find a cure for ALS. The initiative will culminate on July 4, 2009, which is the 70th anniversary of Lou Gehrig's famous farewell speech at Yankee Stadium. ALS destroys the nerve cells controlling muscles, ultimately causing complete paralysis. Average life expectancy is three to five years after diagnosis.

• als
• lou gehrig
• mlb
• amyotrophic lateral