ALS Lou Gehrig's Disease Bay Area Chapter

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Uploaded by on Jun 13, 2007

I directed/edited this video for the ALS foundation greater bay area chapter. ALS "Lou Gehrig's Disease attacks the nerve cells causing the body to waste away. The average life span when diagnosed is 3-5 years.There is no known cause and no known cure. To learn more or donate go to http://www.als.org

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  • im only 12 and my dad was diagnosed and i dont know wut to do about it, i no i need to spent alot of time with and help him when i can but my parents are divorced so i dont c him every day

  • Hi there- I am the one who made this video and my father was diagnosed when I was your exact age. Love him as much as you can, pray and try not to be hard on yourself if you can't be with him.

  • My dad has this, and its bad. My prayers go out to all of you who are affected by this.

    I Love you dad.

  • Thanks for the response...continue fighting for a cure. My father also passed away from ALS. Prayers to you.

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  • great video... I miss you mom...

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  • That is wonderful Jan Rose Shaub, you said will take everyday and try to find something grateful about that day to make life worthwhile. That is truly wonderful! =)

    Thanks to the ALS Foundation for helping those who can't help themselves and to help make a world without ALS.

  • my mom is 2 years into als thank you for this video but it seems like my mom hates life now

  • The video was insightful BUT some of the comments had me weeping like a little kid

  • My dad has als. I try to be strong for him and my mother. I cry when he's not around though.

  • I know a man with this and feel so bad for him.

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