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CVS/pharmacy Fundraiser Features Bright Siders

CVS/pharmacy Fundraiser Features Bright Siders(0)

June 22, 2011

On June 5, CVS/pharmacy kicked-off its 10th annual in-store fundraising campaign — “Researching a Cure” — to support the fight against amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Funds raised through the campaign benefit the ALS Therapy Alliance (ATA), a leading organization dedicated to advancing ALS research.
At the center of this campaign are two well-known Bright Siders. This [...]

CVS/pharmacy Fundraiser Features Bright Siders
Barry Winovich Co-Chairs CVS ALS Fund-Raising Campaign!

Barry Winovich Co-Chairs CVS ALS Fund-Raising Campaign!

Big news! Barry is co-chairing the CVS ALS fundraising campaign this year. In 2010, CVS and the ALS Therapy Alliance raised $4.1 million. With Barry at the helm and the support of our friends, we’re hoping for $5 million nationwide!
Nothing for you to do, except be aware that CVS will be asking everyone for a [...]

Chicago Golfers Raise Nearly $50,000 For ALS Research

Chicago Golfers Raise Nearly $50,000 For ALS Research

AJ Melaragno’s 5th Annual Memorial Scramble, held on Saturday May 22nd at the beautiful Willow Crest Golf Course in Oakbrook, IL, raised $48,500 to support ALS research.
Event organizer AJ Melaragno was proud of his golfers that more than doubled last year’s record fund-raising event (which raised over $22,000 for ALS research). Golfers were able to play [...]

Lab test finds epilepsy drug may help ALS patients

Lab test finds epilepsy drug may help ALS patients

A preliminary test has found that the drug talampanel, which is currently being used to treat symptoms for epilepsy, may be able to slow the muscle weakening associated with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
Researchers from Indiana University and Johns Hopkins found that the drug safely slowed the deterioration of some daily activities of ALS patients including [...]


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