University of Texas ALS study focuses on metal interaction

Researchers at the University of Texas have identified an abnormality in molecules they believe is responsible for one form of Lou Gehrig’s disease.
The molecules, known as immature superoxide dismutase 1 or SOD1, can’t interact normally with metals that provide stability and instead become destructive knots that are seen in one inherited form of amyotrophic lateral [...]

The 4th Annual Memorial Golf Scramble Raises Over $22,000 for ALS Research

AJ Melaragno’s 4th Annual Memorial Scramble, held on Saturday May 23rd at the beautiful Willow Crest Golf Course in Oakbrook, IL, raised over $22,000 to support ALS research.

In explaining his involvement with Bright Side, event organizer AJ Melaragno said, “I saw Barry a couple of weeks ago, and if you saw the passion and fight [...]

Guest Bartending Raises over $15,500!

“I’ve seen and met angels wearing the disguise of ordinary people living ordinary lives.”
~Tracy Chapman
THANK YOU to everyone who participated in our Guest Bartending event at P.J. McIntyres Irish Pub on Friday night.

Through the gifts of your time and donations, we were able to raise over $15,500 to support the Barry Winovich Endowed Chair [...]