Here’s an inside look at the incredible work of the Live Like Lou Foundation over the past quarter. Enjoy updates from our volunteers and researchers, and check out how our donors help us leave ALS better than we found it in honor of our namesake and baseball Hall of Famer Lou Gehrig and the more than 30,000 people living with Lou Gehrig’s disease across North America.
Laurie and John Roselle established an endowment with Live Like Lou in 2022 to fund undergraduate neurodegenerative disease research in Indiana. With more than $248,919 raised, the second Live Like Lou research grant was awarded to Notre Dame student Margaret (Maggie) Rakonick. Maggie did research last summer in Dr. Brian Blagg's lab in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. She has been working on an innovative method to treat neurofibrillary tangles (NFTs) which are a hallmark of Alzheimer's Disease, ALS, and other neurodegenerative diseases.
Learn more about Live Like Lou’s Laurie and John Roselle Endowed Fund for Scientific Research's impact on undergraduate research.
Our Connect and Serve volunteers are out in full force this fall, serving ALS families in Missouri, Michigan, Virginia, Florida, West Virginia, and more!
In Missouri, Riley Zack, a 2019 Westminster College - Missouri graduate, and his Phi Delt brothers served Loren, diagnosed with ALS in 2020, and Tobey. The men recently stopped by to help complete several projects around the yard.
"It is such a blessing that these young men are volunteering their time to help people in need, and we are very grateful," Tobey shared.
We are proud to support families affected by ALS. Read more heartwarming stories from our families served by Connect and Serve volunteers.
A moment in Lou Gehrig's history with perfect timing: this image is believed to be the last home run Lou Gehrig hit in a World Series. It was October 9, 1937, during game four of the Series, with the defending champion New York Yankees playing against the New York Giants.
Lou finished that season hitting a .351 batting average, 37 home runs, and 158 RBIs. The Yankees lost that day, 3-7, but went on to win the Series in five games, claiming their sixth championship in 15 years.
A Lou Gehrig's disease diagnosis should never stand in the way of a family's dreams. Madelyn Goodman, a recipient of Live Like Lou's 2023 Lou Gehrig Memorial Scholarship, completed her studies at the University of Tennessee last spring and recently started her nursing career at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Madelyn's dad, Jason, was diagnosed with ALS in 2021 and passed away during her junior year. Last year, Live Like Lou made finishing college without additional debt a reality for Madelyn.
The burden of this disease is immense, yet these students' resilience is inspiring. Will you join us in supporting brave, intelligent, and determined students like Madelyn? Your generosity can help these mighty families imagine a future where higher education remains within reach despite the impact of ALS on their families.
Meet Emily, our newest member of Lou's Crew! This past weekend, Emily ran the Queen Bee Half Marathon in Cincinnati and raised over $444 for Live Like Lou during her training!
She was motivated to make a difference and said, "The Live Like Lou Foundation is leaving ALS better than they found it by funding scientific research and supporting families affected by ALS. They are doing amazing work, and I have been proud to support them over the last few years."
You, too, can make a difference and meaningfully support the ALS community through increased awareness and critical fundraising to support Live Like Lou's programs. Are you ready to be part of Lou's Crew? Join us today!
Check out Live Like Lou on social media for a chance to win a Live Like Lou hat. With your new Live Like Lou merch, you'll be ready to represent Lou Gehrig and help create awareness for ALS. Be sure you’re following us and comment or tag a friend before October 25 to win!
As we wrap up this quarter’s In the Dugout, we reflect on an incredible few months of progress, activity, and devotion for Live Like Lou. Here are just a few of the many additional highlights of what we’ve been up to:
We’ll be back in touch in a few months with even more good news. Thank you for being interested in the Live Like Lou Foundation and our work to leave ALS better than we found it.
