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The ALS Association is an American nonprofit organization that funds global amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) research, provides care services and programs to people affected by ALS through its nationwide network of clinical care centers, and works with ALS advocates around the country for state and federal policies that serve people living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also ...
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as motor neurone disease (MND) or (in the United States) Lou Gehrig's disease (LGD), is a rare, terminal neurodegenerative disorder that results in the progressive loss of both upper and lower motor neurons that normally control voluntary muscle contraction. [3]
Patrick Quinn (February 10, 1983 – November 22, 2020) was an American amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) activist who helped generate awareness and raise more than US$220 million for medical research through the Ice Bucket Challenge, a viral social media campaign.
Jenifer Estess (1963–2003), American theatre producer and activist, subject of HBO film Jennifer; founding member of Project ALS. [121] Richard J. Ferris (1936–2022), American businessman. [122] Pete Frates (1984-2018), American baseball player and co-founder of the Ice Bucket Challenge. Rose Finn-Kelcey (1945–2014), British artist. [123]
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For a given epidemic or pandemic, the average of its estimated death toll range is used for ranking. If the death toll averages of two or more epidemics or pandemics are equal, then the smaller the range, the higher the rank. For the historical records of major changes in the world population, see world population. [3]
NBC reports: "Augie, who founded the Life Fitness company, was diagnosed with ALS, or Lou Gehrig's Disease in 2005 and eventually lost the use of his arms and legs."
Most people with ALS end up dying from respiratory failure, typically within three to five years after symptoms first appear, per the NIH. However, about 10% of ALS patients will survive for a ...