Local HighlightsHensonFuerst Supports Triangle Walk to Defeat ALSFri, 06/17/2011 - 3:23pm — amurphy
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The Jim "Catfish" Hunter Chapter of the ALS Association was honored to have HensonFuerst Attorneys, P.A. as a Gold Sponsor for their 2011 Triangle Walk to Defeat ALS. HensonFuerst also organized a Walk Team which raised an additional $3875!
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Triangle Team Talent Show is a Big HitTue, 08/10/2010 - 9:49am — mcormican
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Cortney Mansfield, Activities and Volunteer Director at Brighton Gardens Assisted Living (Raleigh, NC) organized an ALS Fundraiser Talent Show for residents on May 20, 2010 in honor of Diane Hardison. Cortney invited residents and members of Diane’s family to participate as talent. Diane was the red carpet guest of honor and looked beautiful with her escort, Frank Hielema, Brighton Gardens Physical Therapist. Brighton Gardens Director, Karen Sherman served as emcee. The audience included residents, employees, and visiting families. The event started with Gretyl Kinsey’s video of Diane talking about living with ALS in her own words. Furniture was then moved aside and the floor opened up as a stage to accommodate 12 acts of live music, dance, and comedy routines. Diane’s mom , Hazel Sorrell ( age 94), did a comedy act; Diane’s brother, Todd Sorrell joined Rocky Tutor as a vocal duo; her brother-in-law and nephew , Tony McLamb and Zach McLamb played bluegrass music on bass and banjo; her sister, Marilyn Kinsey danced as Michael Jackson; and her niece, Gretyl Kinsey played the piano and sang. Other acts included residents and employees who line-danced, played the piano, and sang; a blind-folded chef act; and a resident’s granddaughter who played the piano. All performers received small trophies. Gretyl Kinsey won the grand prize for her very moving video. The talent show was enjoyed by all and raised over $500 for Diane’s Team in the 2010 Triangle Walk to Defeat ALS®. External URL (if applicable):
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Wilmington Walk - Walk with the Doc WinnerThu, 06/17/2010 - 3:47pm — amurphy
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J. Carter Ward, D. D. S., one of Wilmington’s leading general dentistry offices, and the Jim "Catfish" Hunter Chapter of The ALS Association are pleased to announce they have awarded the Walk with the Doc Challenge award (dental services valued at $2500) to Cindy Talbert of Wilmington.
The challenge was created to benefit the Chapter’s Wilmington Walk to Defeat ALS™, which was held on Saturday, April 17, 2010 at the UNCW campus. For every $500 raised by a Walk participant, participants received an automatic entry into J. Carter Ward, D. D. S.’s “Walk With the Doc” challenge and the chance to win free dental services. Mrs. Talbert raised over $3600 for her team, Team Talbert, honoring her mother from Florida who is currently battling ALS.
“I’m just doing this for ALS,” Cindy Talbert noted. “I’ve never won anything in my life. It’s put a smile on my face!”
With the “Walk With the Doc” challenge, J. Carter Ward, D. D. S. remembered Jack Ward, Dr. Carter’s father who passed away from ALS.
In addition to the challenge, J. Carter Ward., D. D. S. participated as a corporate Walk team, “Ward’s Warriors.” In their first year participating, the team raised over $200 as well as participating as a monetary sponsor. The Wilmington Walk to Defeat ALS™ is an annual event which raises money to help find a cure for ALS and provide assistance and grants to patients with ALS.
About J. Carter Ward, D. D. S.
J. Carter Ward, D. D. S.’s goal is to provide excellent family-oriented general dental treatment and service. They seek to provide long-term preventive dental care and to educate and motivate their patients to a higher standard of dental health through building a lasting relationship based on trust, respect and loyalty. They understand patients value their time, so they make every attempt to stay on schedule. The general dental staff and team, with over sixty years of combined general dental experience, will go the “extra smile” to help your smile last a lifetime! Services range from general dental care to complex dental procedures, utilizing modern technology. Services include dental cosmetics, crowns, bridges, implants and a wide array of other preventative care procedures.
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Step Up to the Plate and Make Every Hit Count for ALS!Thu, 06/10/2010 - 10:05am — mcormican
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On July 4th, 2009, the 70th Anniversary of Lou Gehrig’s “Luckiest Man” speech, Major League Baseball and its 30 Clubs joined together for the launch of 4♦ALS, a League-wide effort to raise awareness and support for the fight against ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), more commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease.
To continue baseball’s longstanding commitment to ALS awareness, Major League Baseball is renewing the 4♦ALS initiative for the 2010 season. You can be a part of this ongoing initiative by registering now to participate in the Covering All the Bases® Hitting Challenge. Baseball fans and supporters of the fight against ALS can make a pledge for each hit made by their favorite Major League Baseball or Minor League Baseball team in games played on July 4th.
Funds raised will support our patient service programs, cutting-edge ALS research, and our advocacy efforts on Capitol Hill. Commemorative thank you gifts are offered to donors based on their level of giving.
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High School Senior's Tennis Tournament Raises Funds and AwarenessTue, 01/26/2010 - 1:51pm — mcormican
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Help the Chapter without Spending Money!Wed, 12/30/2009 - 12:12pm — mcormican
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Raise money for the Chapter every time you search the web! iSearchiGive.com is a search engine powered by iGive.com, No hidden fees. No vague percentages. No limits. And donation checks are sent promptly to the Chapter every month. External URL (if applicable):
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Catfish Classic 2009 Raises Close to $60,000!Tue, 10/20/2009 - 2:00am — amurphy
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A beautiful, chilly morning welcomed golfers to the 2009 Catfish Classic. Over 80 people participated in the 5th annual golf tournament which rose close to $60,000 for the Jim “Catfish” Hunter Chapter of The ALS Association. External URL (if applicable):
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Over the summer, high school senior Macon Cornick’s father was diagnosed with ALS. With help from her mother Gina, she planned a tennis tournament to raise awareness and funds for The ALS Association - Jim "Catfish" Hunter Chapter.