Jordan Walker signed a Lou Gehrig Day "4" baseball that will be part of the Cardinals Care Silent Auction June 1-3 with dollars raised from the sale of the baseball benefiting the ALS Association and their work locally.
Lou Gehrig Day
Lou Gehrig Day
The St. Louis Cardinals will join Major League Baseball in recognizing Lou Gehrig Day on Tuesday, June 2, honoring the legacy of Lou Gehrig while raising awareness and support for those impacted by ALS. The Cardinals are proud to partner with three organizations dedicated to supporting individuals and families affected by ALS and neuromuscular diseases: The ALS Association, Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) and I AM ALS.
Cardinals Care Community Kiosk
Fans can stop by at one of two Cardinals Care Community Kiosks on June 2 to learn about the work being done to support those living with ALS.
- The ALS Association will be at the Kiosk located behind section 172 to share the work they are doing to support those living with ALS and their families and the research being done to find a cure.
- The Cardinals Care Community Kiosk located on behind section 165 will highlight the ALS Association, I AM ALS and the Muscular Dystrophy Association resources.
Jordan Walker Signed Baseball Silent Auction
About ALS
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), more commonly referred to as Lou Gehrig's disease, is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that attacks nerve cells and pathways in the brain and spinal cord. When these cells die, voluntary muscle control and movement dies with them. Patients in the later stages of the disease are totally paralyzed, yet in most cases, their minds remain sharp and alert.
An estimated 30-35,000 people in the United States may be living with ALS with approximately 6,000 in the U.S. diagnosed annually. The average life expectancy of a person with ALS is two to five years from time of diagnosis. Although there is no cure for ALS, with recent advances in research and improved medical care, many patients are living longer, more productive lives.
About the ALS Association
The ALS Association is the largest philanthropic funder of ALS research in the world. The Association funds global research collaborations, assists people with ALS and their families through its nationwide network of care and certified clinical care centers, and advocates for better public policies for people with ALS. The ALS Association is working to make ALS a livable disease while urgently searching for new treatments and a cure. For more information about The ALS Association, visit als.org.
Muscular Dystrophy Association
Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) is the #1 voluntary health organization in the United States for people living with muscular dystrophy, ALS, and related neuromuscular diseases. For over 70 years, MDA has led the way in accelerating research, advancing care, and advocating for the support of our families. MDA's mission is to empower the people we serve to live longer, more independent lives. To learn more visit mda.org.
I AM ALS
I AM ALS is a patient-led nonprofit that supports ALS families and brings together advocates to make progress in battling this devastating disease. It pushes for urgency to end ALS and work across other diseases like Alzheimer's and MS. I AM ALS is the largest movement for research advancements, having increased ALS research funding by more than a billion dollars in just five years. Learn more about how you can get involved in the revolution to end ALS and other diseases at iamals.org.
Lou Gehrig Memorial Award
Visit MLB's Lou Gehrig Day page to learn more.
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