Patient Services
Links:
The ALS Association (ALSA)(http://www.alsa.org) – the “largest privately-funded research enterprise” dedicated to curing Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (Lou Gehrig’s disease) and assist people struggling with the disease
38Pitches(http://38pitches.com) – Curt Schilling’s personal blog, covering (among numerous other topics) his work with ALSA and other charitable organizations
The SHADE Foundation(http://www.shadefoundation.org/) – founded by Shonda Schilling, this non-profit organization is dedicated to the detection and prevention of skin cancer, chiefly by education on safe sun exposure
More ALS Information and Resources:
ALS Wikipedia entry(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amyotrophic_lateral_sclerosis)
Mayo Clinic ALS page(http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/amyotrophic-lateral-sclerosis/DS00359)
WebMD ALS page (http://www.webmd.com/brain/tc/amyotrophic-lateral-sclerosis-als-topic-overview)
ALS Forums (http://www.alsforums.com) – message board, chat, resources and more for people “directly or indirectly affected by ALS and MND (Motor Neuron Disease)”
