A Long Island man has died after spending close to 30 years championing a cure for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) while also battling the debilitating disease himself, according to Newsday.
Christopher Pendergast died at his home on Wednesday, 28 years after he was diagnosed with ALS, which is also commonly referred to as Lou Gehrig's Disease, his family confirmed to the outlet. He was 71.
The ALS Association Greater San Diego Chapter is hosting its 20th annual Walk to Defeat ALS virtually this Sunday to keep fundraiser participants safe amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
You may know the old saying “ship shape.” In many ways, that old reference to order and fitness defined Yvette Wilson’s life. She joined the United States Navy immediately after high school and the discipline that experience gave her has shaped her life in many ways. Even after she left the Navy, she lived an orderly life, blessed with good health and a loving family in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
All signs pointed to a wonderful future, until one day she started experiencing a heaviness in her feet.
An experimental drug combination lengthens survival for patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), new research shows. A previous clinical trial found that the two-drug combo -- called AMX0035 -- slowed progression of the neurodegenerative disease over six months.
The ALS Association Greater New York Chapter will host their Lou Gehrig Legacy Gala on Monday, November 9th, at 7:00PM.
The virtual celebration will recognize former Baltimore Orioles shortstop Cal Ripken Jr. and mark the 25th Anniversary of his record-breaking game when he surpassed Lou Gehrig's consecutive game streak.