On Friday, March 28, “Brothers for Bill” friends and family members rallied around the brave and inspiring patient—diagnosed with Lou Gehrig’s disease (ALS) more than 9 years ago—surprising Bill with a check presentation at the Carolinas ALS Center to celebrate recent fundraising efforts benefiting the Center through the Carolinas Garden of Hope. Chris Burgess, VP […]
Imagine the competitiveness of football, similar rules to basketball, and the physically demanding nature of rugby; now add the challenges of paralysis or limitations in at least three of your limbs. This is quad rugby. The Carolina Crash Quad Rugby team (known as ‘the Crash’) is known for their National standing within the United States […]
Pictured above (from left): Dr. Derek Raghavan, Matthew Salvino, and Dr. Kris Gaston
A local fundraising event spearheaded by a Charlotte-area high-school student raised more than $9,000 to support bladder cancer research at Atrium Health’s Levine Cancer Institute. Charlotte Catholic High School’s basketball program hosted “Cougars 4 Cancer” on February 7, featuring four basketball games between […]
A local fundraising event spearheaded by a Charlotte-area high-school student raised more than $9,000 to support bladder cancer research at Carolinas HealthCare System’s Levine Cancer Institute. Charlotte Catholic High School’s basketball program hosted “Cougars 4 Cancer” on February 7, featuring four basketball games between Charlotte Catholic, and rival West Mecklenburg High School’s, men’s and women’s […]
February 1st marked the fourth Brothers for Bill motorcycle ride*, benefiting patient care programs (including respite-care financial assistance from The Mike Rucker ALS Care Fund) and research at The Carolinas ALS Center at Carolinas HealthCare System.
Meet my brother, Bill. Bill was diagnosed over 9 years ago with ALS, often referred to as Lou Gehrig’s disease. […]
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