Iowa Health System's Leaver Steps Up in Walk to Defeat ALS™ 

Bill Leaver, President & CEO of Iowa Health System, has agreed to lead the corporate fundraising efforts as the Corporate Chair for the 2009 Walk to Defeat ALS™. This is a major step forward to build on our efforts to raise significant funds in the fight against Lou Gehrig’s Disease through the Walk to Defeat ALS™.

In this role, Mr. Leaver will help recruit other companies to partner with us as sponsors and company walk teams for the Walk to Defeat ALS™. These companies will join with family teams to raise additional funds and awareness for The ALS Association, Iowa Chapter to assist Iowans affected by ALS through local patient and family services and cutting-edge ALS research.

The 2009 Des Moines Walk to Defeat ALS™ will be held on Saturday, October 10^th at Principal Park (Iowa Cubs stadium). Our fundraising goal for this walk is $155,000. Registration is now open for the Walk to Defeat ALS™ and you can register online at www.walktodefeatals.org to start forming your team and raising funds in the fight against ALS.

Lou Gehrig's Farewell to be Saluted on July 4 By Gary Wosk, Staff Writer  In a historic tribute during game day events across the nation, The ALS Association is joining with Major League Baseball® and Minor League Baseball™ on July 4 to commemorate Lou Gehrig’s brave battle with ALS. The Association has launched the “Covering All the Bases® Hitting Challenge” during Major League Baseball’s “4ALS Awareness” charitable initiative that commemorates the 70th anniversary of Gehrig’s famous “Luckiest Man” farewell speech.   In the “Covering All the Bases” program, 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 on July 4th. After July 4th, supporters will still have an opportunity to participate and make a general contribution throughout the month of July.   Read full story