ALS and Lou Gehrigs Disease News FeedThe ALS Society of Canada aims to raise awareness about ALS, help those affected by ALS, and support research towards a cure for ALS and Lou Gehrig's Disease.Ex-CFLer facing game of his life- May 28, 2008 Tony Proudfoot, UNB grad from class of '71 to talk about the ultimate life lessonhttp://www.als.ca/_news/4373.aspx The Government of Canada honours Thrse Casgrain Volunteer Award recipient- May 28, 2008 OTTAWA, ONTARIO, April 30, 2008 The Honourable Monte Solberg, Minister of Human Resources and Social Development, today honoured Ms. Elizabeth Grandbois and Dr. Kwang Yang.http://www.als.ca/_news/4372.aspx Researchers identify a gene responsible for Lou Gehrig's disease- May 28, 2008 Montreal, 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.http://www.als.ca/_news/4371.aspx No idol chatter: Zack Werner on his father's battle with ALS- May 28, 2008 Zack 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.http://www.als.ca/_news/4370.aspx Richardsons receive Exceptional Fundraising Award- May 21, 2008 TORONTO, May 12, 2008 North Vancouver residents Lisa and Dave Richardson received the Exceptional Fundraising Award (Individual) from the ALS Society of Canada.http://www.als.ca/_news/4369.aspx LeBlanc family receives the Mary Pollock WALK for ALS Volunteer Award- May 21, 2008 TORONTO, May 9, 2008 Red Deer residents Vince, Beth and Greg LeBlanc have been recognized for their work with the Red Deer Walk Committee.http://www.als.ca/_news/4368.aspx Proudfoot receives Public Awareness Award- May 21, 2008 TORONTO, May 9, 2008 Former Montral 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.http://www.als.ca/_news/4365.aspx McConkey receives Honorary Life Member Award- May 21, 2008 TORONTO, May 9, 2008 Burlington resident Sean McConkey has been recognized for the Honorary Life Member Award for his continued volunteer contributions to Canadas ALS communityhttp://www.als.ca/_news/4364.aspx Merner receives Exceptional Public Awareness- May 21, 2008 TORONTO, May 12, 2008 Richmond, BC resident Lyle Merner (posthumously) was recognized for his efforts to raise awareness of ALS.http://www.als.ca/_news/4363.aspx Thompson receives Honorary Life Member Award- May 21, 2008 TORONTO, May 9, 2008 Newmarkets Doretta Thompson receives the ALS Society of Canada Honorary Life Member Award in recognition of her volunteer contributions to Canadas ALS communityhttp://www.als.ca/_news/4367.aspx |