The ALS Association lays a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns to pay tribute to our military veterans who have been lost in the war against Lou Gehrig’s Disease. |
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Sharon Harrison, who lost her husband to ALS and veterans with ALS, Jeff Faull, Jim Thew and Ken Patterson, represent The ALS Association during a wreath laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery. |
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Billy Dyle and his wife Cindy from Mississippi share their advocacy experiences during the conference opening session
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Paul and Christian Carey of Ohio participate in the Children and Families breakout session.
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Julie Kottsick of Fargo ND enjoys a laugh during the Roll Call of States.
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ALS Association President & CEO Jane Gilbert and Kate Linder, star of the hit daytime television drama the Young and the Restless, greet advocates during the 2009 conference.
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2009 Candlelight Vigil Speakers (L to R): Cindy Gould (Iowa Chapter), Eric Zydel (Western Pennsylvania Chapter), former NFL All Pro from the Carolina Panthers, Mike Rucker (Jim “Catfish” Hunter Chapter), and vigil emcee Kate Linder, star of the daytime drama, The Young and the Restless.
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Young advocates share stories following the Children and Families breakout session. |
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Congressman Jerry Lewis (R-CA), ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee, receives the Henry A. Wallace Award for his efforts to champion ALS research funding. |
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ALS Association President & CEO Jane Gilbert presents the Jacob K. Javits Award to Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), who helped lead the fight to enact the ALS Registry Act.
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PALS and families prepare for their meetings on Capitol Hill.
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Former Major League Baseball great Curt Schilling, who received The ALS Association’s Hall of Fame Award earlier in the day, meets with Senator John McCain (R-AZ) in the Capitol. |
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Curt Schilling and his wife Shonda join advocates on Capitol Hill.
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Lou Gehrig’s #4 jersey stands out during the 2009 Candlelight Vigil.
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The ALS community pays tribute to those we have lost during the 2009 Candlelight Vigil.
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Dr. David Williamson from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention discusses the ALS Registry with advocates.
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Lisa and Jim Kingsbury of Maine meet with Senator Olympia Snowe (R-ME) in the Capitol Building.
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