WASHINGTON D.C. - U.S. Senator Pete Domenici met today with representatives of the New Mexico chapter of the ALS Association to discuss legislative issues relevant to awareness and treatment of ALS, which is commonly referred to as Lou Gehrig’s disease.

Renie Garciay Griego and David Meister, both of Albuquerque, met with Domenici in his Washington D.C. office. The issues they discussed included upcoming legislation pertaining to a national ALS registry, as well as DOD funding for further research concerning the disease.

ALS affects nerve cells and pathways in the brain and spinal cord and afflicts more than 5,600 people per year. The ALS Association advocates to increase public and private support of research concerning the disease, as well as health care reforms that respond to the demands that are imposed on those who have the disease.

WASHINGTON D.C. - Two bills have now been introduced and the number of cosponsors grows.
This is a reauthorization bill and the Senate bill received its number the morning of Advocacy Day.

1. ALS Registry Act (Introduced in Senate) [S.1382.IS]
2. ALS Registry Act (Introduced in House) [H.R.2295.IH]

Sponsored by
GE Good Neighborhood Fund of Albuquerque

On May 6th, 160 individuals filled up all 32 lanes at Holiday Bowl in Albuquerque to Strike Out ALS!! These teams bowled three fun filled games and helped raise over $3,600 for the ALS Association of New Mexico. The event was sponsor by the GE Good Neighbor Fund of Albuquerque and they also had six teams participate. Other employers with large teams include The Gap with seven teams and Cardinal Health with three teams. Also in attendance was Phi Delta Theta Chapter from the University of New Mexico. Nationally, Phi Delta Theta has chosen the ALS Association as its national philanthropy in honor of Phi Delta Theta member and baseball great, Lou Gehrig.

        

A great time was had by all and thanks to everyone who participated!