Try not to be inspired by this round-up of Team Momentum stories
Take a look at some of the most heartwarming MDA Team Momentum stories guaranteed to give you all of the feels.
Tag: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
Pete Frates, the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge and a Special Connection
When Chris Anselmo, who lives with Miyoishi myopathy, learned that Pete Frates’, the creator of the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge was facing challenges paying his medical bills, he felt compelled to share his story.
Simply Stated: What Causes ALS?
While there is little known about what causes ALS, scientists continue seeking out answers in the hope of finding new treatments and cures.
Ray Rides On: New Event Honors Avid Cyclist and ALS Awareness Champion
The inaugural “Ride for Ray” honors Ray Spooner, whose “Little Ride” across the country for MDA raised more than $80,000 for ALS research and support services. A year after his death in August 2016, cyclists from across the country will join family, friends and local supporters to continue the work Ray started.
Following in her Father’s Footsteps: Daughter Hikes Pacific Crest Trail to Raise Funds for ALS Research
Sophia Spooner will be hiking the Pacific Coast Trail to raise funds for MDA in memory of father, Ray Spooner, who lived with ALS.
Simply Stated: What Are the Symptoms of ALS?
ALS is a disease of the parts of the nervous system that control voluntary muscle movement. In ALS, motor neurons are gradually lost and the muscles they control become weak and then nonfunctional.
Participants Sought for Answer ALS Study
Researchers are looking for people to participate in the Answer ALS: Individualized Initiative for ALS Discovery study.
New Biomarker for C9 ALS
An MDA supported project led to the discovery of a promising biomarker that could be used in developing and testing therapeutics to treat ALS.
“Don’t Be Sad, OK?”: Family Raises Money for ALS Research to Honor Matriarch
When Jone See, a devoted mother of five and doting grandmother to nine, was diagnosed with ALS in December 2014, her loving family and large group of friends channeled their energy into raising money for a cure through the ALS Bike Trek MN. Jone, who passed away on May 3, won’t be there to cheer the team on in person this year, but her spirit, optimism and hope for a cure lives on.
Five Questions with ALS Researcher Jie Jiang
Jie Jiang, postdoctoral fellow at the University of California – San Diego, was awarded an MDA development grant to improve understanding of ALS.
