November 29, 2016 Ice bucket that sparked charity blitz comes to Smithsonian The bucket of ice that sparked a viral social-media campaign has a new home at the Smithsonian.
November 18, 2016 Man who inspired ALS Ice Bucket Challenge to receive NCAA award The NCAA is honoring the former Boston College baseball captain who inspired people around the world to dump buckets of ice water over their heads to raise millions of dollars for Lou Gehrig's Disease research.
November 3, 2016 Kevin Turner, lead plaintiff in NFL concussion lawsuit, had CTE Researchers say they have found a traumatic brain disease in former Eagles and Patriots fullback Kevin Turner, who was the lead plaintiff in a concussion lawsuit against the NFL.
November 3, 2016 Fruits and vegetables could slow progression of ALS "It appears that nutrition plays a role both in triggering the disease and why it progresses."
August 12, 2016 Terminally ill California woman holds farewell party before doctor-assisted suicide In early July, Betsy Davis emailed her closest friends and relatives to invite them to a two-day party, telling them: “These circumstances are unlike any party you have attended before, requiring emotional stamina, centeredness and openness.”
July 26, 2016 Woman raises $800G for ALS research before receiving diagnosis of her own Over seven years, Virginia's Beth Prever raised $800,000 for ALS research because she "felt like having ALS would be a worst-case scenario diagnosis.
July 26, 2016 Ice Bucket Challenge funds lead to ALS discovery During the summer of 2014, the Ice Bucket Challenge was ubiquitous on social media.
June 17, 2016 Device gives man with ALS ability to write novel, produce music For many, the “Ice Bucket Challenge” in summer 2014 was their first encounter with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) or Lou Gehrig’s disease.
June 14, 2016 Mystery of ALS patients who see improvement Richard Bedlack has treated more than 2,000 patients with ALS, the neurological condition also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease.
May 25, 2016 ALS documentary to feature man fighting for life after union took away vital insurance benefit June 19, dads across the country will gather with their families to celebrate the holiday in their honor, but for 66-year-old Joe Swider, Father’s Day is when he runs out of money for a medical service that has kept the father of four and grandfather of 11 alive since he was diagnosed with ALS.
