ALS and Lou Gehrigs Disease News FeedGlobe and Mail SupplementsALS Canada includes three Globe and Mail Supplements on May 14, 21 and 28, 2008.
Globe and Mail SupplementsALS Canada includes three Globe and Mail Supplements on May 14, 21 and 28, 2008.
Larry, Joanne and living with ALSLarry and Joanne were married in the summer of 1998, just beginning their life together. It was only six months later that they received the news that would forever change their lives.
Living with ALSThose touched by ALS share their stories.
Ex-CFLer facing game of his lifeTony Proudfoot, UNB grad from class of '71 to talk about the ultimate life lesson
The Government of Canada honours Thérèse Casgrain Volunteer Award recipientOTTAWA, ONTARIO, April 30, 2008 — The Honourable Monte Solberg, Minister of Human Resources and Social Development, today honoured Ms. Elizabeth Grandbois and Dr. Kwang Yang.
Researchers identify a gene responsible for Lou Gehrig's diseaseMontreal, March 31, 2008 – A team of Canadian and French researchers has identified a novel gene responsible for a significant fraction of ALS (sporadic amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) cases.
No idol chatter: Zack Werner on his father's battle with ALSZack Werner is best known as a judge on the popular Canadian Idol TV show, where each"
season he dishes out brutal yet honest advice to young singing hopefuls.
Richardsons receive Exceptional Fundraising AwardTORONTO, May 12, 2008 – North Vancouver residents Lisa and Dave Richardson received the Exceptional Fundraising Award (Individual) from the ALS Society of Canada.
LeBlanc family receives the Mary Pollock WALK for ALS Volunteer Award TORONTO, May 9, 2008 – Red Deer residents Vince, Beth and Greg LeBlanc have been recognized for their work with the Red Deer Walk Committee.
Proudfoot receives Public Awareness AwardTORONTO, May 9, 2008 – Former Montréal Alouettes defensive back and sports broadcaster Tony Proudfoot has been recognized by the ALS Society of Canada for his efforts to create awareness of ALS.
McConkey receives Honorary Life Member AwardTORONTO, May 9, 2008 – Burlington resident Sean McConkey has been recognized for the Honorary Life Member Award for his continued volunteer contributions to Canada’s ALS community
Merner receives Exceptional Public AwarenessTORONTO, May 12, 2008 – Richmond, BC resident Lyle Merner (posthumously) was recognized for his efforts to raise awareness of ALS.
Thompson receives Honorary Life Member AwardTORONTO, May 9, 2008 – Newmarket’s Doretta Thompson receives the ALS Society of Canada Honorary Life Member Award in recognition of her volunteer contributions to Canada’s ALS community
Rasmussen receives Exceptional Support Services AwardTORONTO, May 12, 2008 – Winnipeg resident and health-care provider Diana Rasmussen received the first-ever Marcel Bertrand Exceptional Support Services Award from the ALS Society of Canada
