Kenneth and I are so excited to welcome our new baby, Baloo Bear. We are enjoying this lazy Saturday snuggling and watching Jungle Book. Hopefully grumpy brother Ian will come join us but he's pretty set on staying hidden. We are very fortunate to have been blessed by Barb, Maureen and everyone at Idea Service … Continue reading 5.6.17 Baloo Bear
May 6 – Who
MDA.Org ALS usually strikes in late middle age (the average age of onset in the United States and Europe is between 56 and 63) or later, although ALS also affects younger adults and even children, as well as very elderly people. Some genetic forms of ALS have their onset in youth. Men are somewhat more … Continue reading May 6 – Who
May 5 – Where
Muscle-controlling nerve cells, or motor neurons, are divided into two types: upper and lower. The upper motor neurons are located on the surface of the brain and exert control over the lower motor neurons, which are in the brainstem and the spinal cord. The lower motor neurons are directly attached to muscles through “wires” called … Continue reading May 5 – Where
May 4 – Wear Your SunnyStrong Shirts on Friday’s in May
Every Friday in May Team Sunnystrong asks that you wear your Sunnystrong shirts and post a picture! This is an easy way to raise awareness for ALS and share Sunnystrong with the world! Don't have a Sunnystrong shirt? Order yours today: https://sunnystrong.ecwid.com/ Orders will be taken through 9/1 and shirts will be available: For Pick … Continue reading May 4 – Wear Your SunnyStrong Shirts on Friday’s in May
May 3 – What
MDA.Org: What is ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis)? ALS is primarily a disease of the parts of the nervous system that control voluntary muscle movement. The word “amyotrophic” comes from Greek roots that mean “without nourishment to muscles” and refers to the loss of signals nerve cells normally send to muscle cells. “Lateral” means “to the … Continue reading May 3 – What
May 2 – How You Can Help
"ALS is not an incurable disease. It is an underfunded one." - ALS TDI Now I realize not everyone has impactful amounts of money just lying around (call me if this is you), so for us regular (poor) folks this is how you can help: Melanie Tannenbaum wrote in Scientific American, “Based on everything that … Continue reading May 2 – How You Can Help
May 1 – Purpose
"The aim of ALS awareness month is to raise awareness about ALS, gather support for those affected by this condition and to encourage funding and research into a treatment or cure." -whathealth.com Join Team SunnyStrong: SunnyStrong Store 7/5 ALS Awareness Night at the Rangers 9/16 MDA Muscle Walk at Globe Life Park 11/4 ALSA Walk … Continue reading May 1 – Purpose
4.26.17 Chaos
Chaos is defined as complete disorder and confusion. If that doesn't perfectly summarize my schedule, I don't know what does. 3 Bowlathons 1 high level golf tournament 1 Steak Cookoff 1 on going raffle New house 2 ALS catastrophes A very pouty cat All within a 30 day window I have to do lists for my … Continue reading 4.26.17 Chaos
4.21.17 Rangers vs Red Sox
Team Sunnystrong is excited to Celebrate ALS Awareness on July 5th as the Rangers take on the Red Sox. Order your tickets here through June 30th, and I'll place an order so we're all in the same section. Hope you can join us!
4.20.17 Thursday
I'm 2 for 2 on the last two Thursdays resulting in severe bodily harm. Prayers for a bubble around me as I take on Thursday, and hopefully come out scratch free. I've had enough concussions, broken noses, blood, and embarrassment for a while. Need these current wounds to heal before we add new ones to … Continue reading 4.20.17 Thursday
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