ALS (also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease) is a progressive neuromuscular disease in which nerve cells die and leave voluntary muscles paralyzed.

Every day two or three Canadians die of the disease.

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Allison Druery receives Leader of Tomorrow Award

MARKHAM, ON, April 26, 2012 – Mount Albert, ON resident Allison Druery will receive the ALS Society of Canada’s Leader of Tomorrow Award (age 18-25 category) in recognition of her outstanding efforts to raise awareness and funds for the ALS, during an awards ceremony to be held at the Sheraton Gateway Hotel, Toronto, on April 28.

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CFJC TV7 receives Tony Proudfoot Exceptional Public Awareness Program Award

MARKHAM, ON, April 26, 2012 – Kamloops, BC Television Station CFJC TV7 will receive the ALS Society of Canada’s Tony Proudfoot Exceptional Public Awareness Program Award (media), in recognition of its outstanding support to the ALS community, during an awards ceremony to be held at the Sheraton Gateway Hotel, Toronto, on April 28.

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Dora Redman receives Honourary Life Member Award

MARKHAM, ON, April 26, 2012 – London, ON resident Dora Redman will receive the ALS Society of Canada’s Honourary Life Member Award, in recognition of her outstanding dedication and exceptional efforts as a volunteer, during an awards ceremony to be held at the Sheraton Gateway Hotel, Toronto, on April 28.

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Emily Meehan receives Leader of Tomorrow Award

MARKHAM, ON, April 26, 2012 – Rawdon Gold Mines, NS resident Emily Meehan will receive the ALS Society of Canada’s Leader of Tomorrow Award (age14-17 category) in recognition of her outstanding efforts to raise awareness and funds for ALS, during an awards ceremony to be held at the Sheraton Gateway Hotel, Toronto, on April 28.

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Pat and Michelle Feduniak receive Mary Pollock WALK for ALS Volunteer Award

MARKHAM, ON, April 26, 2012 – Cold Lake, Alberta residents Pat and Michelle Feduniak will receive the ALS Society of Canada’s Mary Pollock WALK for ALS Volunteer Award for their leadership and commitment in organizing the Cold Lake, Alberta WALK for ALS, during an awards ceremony to be held at the Sheraton Gateway Hotel, Toronto, on April 28.

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Janet Robertson receives Sidney Valo Exceptional Fundraising Program Award

MARKHAM, ON, April 26, 2012 – Winnipeg, Manitoba resident Janet Robertson will receive the ALS Society of Canada’s Sidney Valo Exceptional Fundraising Program Award (individual), during an awards ceremony to be held at the Sheraton Gateway Hotel, Toronto, on April 28, in recognition of her volunteer contributions to the ALS community in Canada.

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