Awareness

Spotlight on: Dwight Clark and the San Francisco 49ers

June 8, 2018 Comments Off on Spotlight on: Dwight Clark and the San Francisco 49ers

On June 4, 2018, the world lost the beloved NFL legend, San Francisco 49ers Dwight Clark, to ALS. On the day of his passing, his wife, Kelly, announced the sad…

Eric Amador

Noted Chef Robert Irvine to present inaugural Walk Hero Award to Veteran with ALS at Golden West Central Valley Walk to Defeat ALS®

October 19, 2016 Comments Off on Noted Chef Robert Irvine to present inaugural Walk Hero Award to Veteran with ALS at Golden West Central Valley Walk to Defeat ALS®

This year, The ALS Association Golden West Chapter is debuting its Central Valley Walk Hero Award with its inaugural honoree, Senior Chief Eric Amador, at the 15th annual Central Valley…

ALS Golden West Takes the Ice Bucket Challenge to Raise ALS Awareness and Funding!

August 12, 2014 Comments Off on ALS Golden West Takes the Ice Bucket Challenge to Raise ALS Awareness and Funding!

In the last two weeks, the “Ice Bucket Challenge” has quite literally “soaked” the nation. The public response has been remarkable. People who have never before heard of ALS are…

The Golden West Chapter Honors Veterans Living with ALS/Lou Gehrig’s Disease

November 10, 2013 Comments Off on The Golden West Chapter Honors Veterans Living with ALS/Lou Gehrig’s Disease

Military veterans are twice as likely as the general public to be diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease), regardless of whether they served at…

After an Epic Journey of 10,000 Miles, in Two Weeks, with Four Guys, in  One Car — The PanAmerica Returns to California

August 10, 2013 Comments Off on After an Epic Journey of 10,000 Miles, in Two Weeks, with Four Guys, in  One Car — The PanAmerica Returns to California

When Gary Galene’s father, Gilles, lost his battle with ALS in November 2012, he and his family found themselves unable to do an early return of Gilles’ leased 2011 Porsche…

Diane Winokur sworn in and will be the recipient of 2013 Lifetime Achievement Award

January 16, 2013 Comments Off on Diane Winokur sworn in and will be the recipient of 2013 Lifetime Achievement Award

San Francisco, California. (January 16, 2013) — In a small ceremony, surrounded by friends and supporters, Golden West Chapter Board Member Diane Winokur has been sworn in by California’s Lieutenant…