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From Softball Rivals to Sisters: ALS Can’t Stop Friendship by Vaughnée T. Simmons

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As an inner-city youth from El Barrio, also known as East Harlem, I was blessed to have found love in the beautiful sport of softball. The sport kept me active,…

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Understanding ALS: An In-Depth Look

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At ALS United Greater New York, we believe in empowering individuals and families impacted by Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)—often referred to as Lou Gehrig’s disease—with comprehensive care, pioneering research, and…

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