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Dignified Suicide - Preparing for the Journey

PBS has put together an insightful documentary of one man's battle with ALS and his considerations of a dignified suicide. Craig Ewert, 59, is dying, and in his own words says "There is no sensing in trying to deny that fact". Craig's ALS is rapidly deteriorating his body. While Craig is "not tired of living", Craig is "tired of the disease".

Toronto Artist Paints Cards to Raise Awareness for ALS

Four of Elizabeth Berry's paintings will be featured on the ALS Society of Canada's new cards to promote awareness of the fatal neurodegenerative disease also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. The internationally known Toronto artist's paintings feature cornflowers, the ALS Society of Canada's official emblem.

Al Pettit makes the news!

Our fearless moderator has made the news once again. Take a moment to read the Brampton Guardian's profile of Al Pettit.

The fight against ALS is far from over for Orangeville resident Al Pettit (our fearless moderator). In 2003, 59-year-old retired firefighter was officially diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, an incurable neurogenerative disease that causes progressive paralyzation.

Todd Kelly Smith Pleads Not Guilty

A former WDJX radio personality accused of stealing as much as $150,000, donated to battle a fatal disease, said he was innocent and turned down a plea offer in Jefferson Circuit Court January 20th, 2007.

Happy Holidays - New Year, New People, New Hope

ALSforums wishes everyone happy holidays and a happy new year. In our inaugural year we've amassed a very friendly community of people that help one another and offer support to new members. We'd like to thank all of our current members, and welcome all new members in 2007 - we eagerly await your visits!

San Jose ALS fraud trial against physician

Fraudulent Egg Harbor City doctor, Charlene C. DeMarco, 44, apparently administered stem cell injections to patients, defrauding them of large sums of money.

In addition to defrauding Roger Parker of Simpson, Los Angeles, the doctor asked for the Parker's friends who had ALS to also contact DeMarco.

Computer aided thought assistance may slow the progression of ALS

Fundamental theories regarding consciousness, emotion and quality of life in sufferers of paralysis from Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (Lou Gehrig's disease) are being challenged based on new research on brain-computer interaction.

The study appears in the latest issue of Psychophysiology. The article reviews the usefulness of currently available brain-computer-interfaces (BCI), which use brain activity to communicate through external devices, such as computers.

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