The 3rd annual conference for caregivers, (renamed) The N.C. Conference on ALS, will be held on November 10 in Charlotte, NC at the Covenant Presbyterian Church Conference (Fellowship) Hall on Morehead Street.  More credits (physicians also) are being applied for, and the most current research and care are presented. This event is fully funded and presented by Keri’s Crusade for ALS, in conjunction with Carolinas Neuromuscular ALS/MDA Clinic, and Charlotte AHEC.  Brochure with program details coming soon!

SEE THIS LINK FOR REGISTRATION

THIS EVENT is OPEN TO ALL, but you must register.  PALS (person with ALS) and one caregiver may attend FREE.  Exhibitor space is available with sponsorship, but space is limited!   Please contact us on this site, or May Cheung at Charlotte AHEC  704-512-6631.

Brain Trauma can Mimic ALS  ♦  ALS BIO MARKERS STUDY

ALS/MDA on Ceftriaxone Trials  ♦  News on autism & VACCINES   

ALS Registry Update 6/10  ♦  Advocacy UPDATE 5/10

Due to the connection between people who had flu shots and developed ALS, I include this article.

Stem cell trial in U.S. for ALS - updated 6/10

CNN: First U.S. stem cells transplanted into spinal cord 

Hair Analysis: ADVANCED FAMILY HEALTH, Dr. Kathleen Akin, CCSP.   Click HERE for the ALS page Dr. Akin is presently compiling information on the consistencies in ALS cases!

 FLU SHOT?  ♦  Dr. Mercola on VACCINES

 ♦ Eric Edney Book (Surviving w/out MD)  ♦  Eric Edney Book (Eric is Winning)

♦ Young Victim of ALS  ♦  See this but search more on LYME & ALS misdiagnosis

STEM CELL Discussion   ♦  Gulf War Veterans and ALS

 Protein and Faster Progression in ALS 

The HDTV (and 5 other prizes) RAFFLE is over!  We profited over $1200 for Keri’s Crusade for ALS!  The 1st prize winner,  Mr. TONY MARTIN of Ronda, NC, donated the TV back, which gained another $625 for Keri’s Crusade!!

THANKS TO EVERYONE!!

The Antique Automobile Club of America - Old Salem Chapter, held a Charity Poker Run/Cruise In, silent auction, raffles, on May 29, in Walkertown, NC!  At the July meeting of the chapter, a check for $2000 was presented by the club and committee (above) to Harold & Joan Brown, representing Keri’s Crusade!   THANK YOU AACA for making us the recipient of your proceeds for the day!   MUCH LOVE and respect from Keri’s Crusade for ALS!

Crusade [kru seyd] noun  -  any vigorous, aggressive movement for the defense or advancement of an idea or cause.

Announcing the new name for this newly formed 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, honoring the memory of Keri Brown Still, with ALS education and awareness, and finding the cause and cure. We thank ALS Association – Catfish Chapter for allowing us to be under their tax ”umbrella” since June, 2008, in order to raise funds for our efforts. Through the Conference on ALS, we are making a difference!

The new 2010 NC CONFERENCE on ALS by Keri’s Crusade for ALS will be presented in conjunction with Carolinas Medical Center ALS Clinic of Charlotte, NC, (as it stands right now) November 10, 2010!  Location announced soon.