Lou Gehrig's Disease

Dr. Frederick L. Brancati, expert on diabetes

2013-05-18 12:11:54

Dr. Frederick L. Brancati, an internationally known expert on the epidemiology and prevention of type 2 diabetes who was director of the Division of General Internal Medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, died Tuesday of...

Mocha Moms of Howard County a support group for stay-at-home mothers

2013-04-25 10:18:00

These groups meet regularly. ALS Resource support group — First Saturday, 12:30-2:30 p.m. Educational support for ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease) patients, family members and friends. Owen Brown Interfaith Center, Conference Room 116B, 7246...

Roland Walker, defense attorney

2013-03-14 13:08:27

Roland Walker, a colorful and highly regarded defense attorney who was a fixture in Baltimore courtrooms for six decades, died Saturday of complications from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, at his Lutherville home. He...

Inspired by Ravens OJ Brigance and others to fight ALS

2013-02-07 13:16:12

Editor: Like many Harford County residents, I was thrilled that the Ravens won the Super Bowl this year. However, for me, one of the most important parts of this event was the attention given to OJ Brigance and his fight against ALS, better known to many...

Digest: Smith, McRoy help Delaware win men's lacrosse opener

2013-02-02 23:02:00

Men's college lacrosse Smith, McRoy help Delaware win opener Senior attackman Eric Smith (Boys' Latin), junior midfielder Connor McRoy (Archbishop Spalding), senior midfielder Nick Diachenko and sophomore attackman Brian Kormondy scored two goals...

Super Bowl T-shirt to benefit O.J. Brigance's foundation

2013-01-29 14:06:00

Ravens fans who also want to bring their purple passion to a cause can purchase a special edition Super Bowl XLVII T-shirt to benefit The Brigance Brigade Foundation, created by former Ravens player O.J. Brigance and his wife, Chanda. All proceeds from...

Bringing purple passion to a cause

2013-01-27 14:43:00

There are Ravens fans, there are passionate Ravens fans, and then there is Cindy Pierce. "I go by the fan name of Purple Dame," said Pierce, who lives in Severn and said she's missed just one home game in the past 13 years. When she cheers on her team,...

Ravens' O.J. Brigance brings a different power to second Super Bowl journey

2013-01-28 00:00:00

He was a mighty presence when the Baltimore Ravens won Super Bowl XXXV, a warrior who busted a wedge to make the first tackle that day and went on to make four more. If current coach John Harbaugh is to be believed, even then he was the toughest man in...

What they're saying about the Ravens, the 49ers and the Super Bowl (1/25)

2013-01-25 07:51:00

Here is what other news outlets are saying about the Ravens, San Francisco 49ers and Super Bowl XLVII today. --- Peter Schrager of FOX Sports writes that O.J. Brigance's brave battle continues to inspire the Ravens. “Known around the Ravens...

O.J. Brigance to be honorary game captain for AFC championship game

2013-01-18 09:11:00

Ravens senior advisor to player development O.J. Brigance will serve as an honorary game captain for Sunday's AFC championship game against the New England Patriots. Brigance will be on the field for the coin toss prior to kickoff at Gillette Stadium....

Digest: Ravens' Brigance to receive Community Service Award

2013-01-16 21:52:00

Sports Legends Museum Ravens' Brigance to receive Community Service Award The Babe Ruth Birthplace Foundation announced that it will present former Ravens player O.J. Brigance and his wife, Chanda, with its Community Service Award at the annual "Babe'...

'We feel like we are a great team and nobody can beat us,' Joe Flacco says

2013-01-18 17:48:00

Joe Flacco didn't exactly channel his inner Joe Namath, but the Ravens quarterback definitely likes his team’s chances in Sunday’s AFC championship game against the New England Patriots. “I think we feel like we are a great team and...

Logo for former Northwestern standout Brett Snyder who is fighting Amyotrophic lateral disease (ALS or Lou Gehrig⿿s disease).

2013-05-06 00:00:00

Sara Myers speaks in support of a proposed bill that would allow doctor-assisted suicide during a Public Health Committee hearing at the Legislative Office Building Wednesday. Myers was diagnosed with ALS, or Lou Gehrig's disease, just over three years ago.

2013-03-20 00:00:00

The Dream Foundation, based in Santa Barbara, Calif., helped Debbie and Doug Mills pay for a trip to Ocean City, Md. Mills has Lou Gehrig's disease and said her wish was to go to the beach. Pictured in the back row: Amanda Beidel, Melissa Mulhollen and Amy Hoffman.

2012-10-21 20:41:00