Steve Gleason is an iconic figure and the inspiration behind the Team Gleason Foundation for people w/ALS. Blair Casey of the foundation joined me on the show.
Sad news to report for fans of the TV and Movie phenomenon SpongeBob Squarepants. The creator of the series has been diagnosed with an often fatal disease
With many bad things being portrayed in the news, including shootings, celebrity deaths, and more, I thought it was time that we list off some of the GOOD things that have happened so far this year.
This act will make speech generating devices more accessible for those that are affected by ALS or other diseases that effect the brain's ability to control speech. This funding will be made possible through our nations Medicare and Medicaid programs.
Add Susan Boyle to the list of celebrities who have taken the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. The Scottish singer who became an overnight sensation when she sang 'I Dreamed a Dream' on Britain's Got Talent, took the challenge live on the radio in front of a crowd of onlookers while singing the song that helped her gain world recognition.
With the craze of the Ice Bucket Challenge going around, there has been a lot of discussion about the money raised, and whether it's going to do any good.
The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge has taken over the Internet and, presumably, your Facebook feed. It is all the rage. However, there are plenty of people who've had issues trying to pull it off.