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sports2 years ago

"ALS Awareness Takes Center Stage in Baseball Community"

San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford will be presented with the 2023 Lou Gehrig Memorial Award in a pregame ceremony on Lou Gehrig Day. Crawford has organized an annual charity golf event since 2019, with 100% of proceeds going to ALS research. The fundraising began in part because one of Crawford’s family friends, former A’s outfielder Stephen Piscotty, lost his mother to the neurodegenerative disease. The honor is maintained at the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown.

via KNBR|
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sports2 years ago

MLB honors Sarah Langs and raises ALS awareness on Lou Gehrig Day.

MLB writer and researcher Sarah Langs, who was diagnosed with ALS in 2021, was honored by the New York Mets on Lou Gehrig Day. Langs has been working to raise awareness and funds for ALS research, including creating the "Fist Bump Challenge" and participating in a Lou Gehrig Day auction. Despite feeling uncomfortable being the center of attention, Langs has used her position to spread awareness about the disease and the need for a cure. During the ceremony, Langs received a signed bat from the Mets and a $10,000 grant for Project ALS. Eduardo Escobar also gave her his Mets cap.

via MLB.com|
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sports2 years ago

MLB Researcher Sarah Langs Inspires ALS Awareness on Lou Gehrig Day.

MLB and its teams are honoring Sarah Langs, a researcher, writer, and on-air voice who is battling ALS, on Lou Gehrig Day. Broadcasters and fans are showing off "Baseball Is The Best" shirts, and MLB is running a charitable auction to benefit ALS research. Langs will throw out the first pitch at the New York Mets' game, and the New York Yankees have announced plans to honor her during HOPE Week in July. Langs launched the #Fistbumps4ALS awareness and fundraising effort, which has raised more than $34,000.

via Awful Announcing|
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sports2 years ago

"Mariners and Rangers Face Off in MLB Showdown"

The Seattle Mariners face the Texas Rangers in a crucial series, with the opportunity to gain ground in the AL West. The first game of the series falls on MLB's Lou Gehrig Day, which raises awareness about ALS. The Rangers have the second-best record in the American League, with a team wRC+ of 134 and the most runs scored in the majors. The Mariners will have staff ace Luis Castillo and rookie phenom Bryce Miller bookending the series.

via Lookout Landing|
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