Fourth Graders Learn More about ALS

Washington fourth graders learned about ALS, better known as Lou Gehrig's Disease, thanks to two visitors to Washington. Dr. Bowser, the Director of ALS Research at the University of Pittsburgh Medical School, and Joseph Hrezo, who has been living with ALS since 1998, talked to the students about how ALS affects the brain and how living with ALS has impacted Mr. Hrezo's life.


Mr. Hrezo brought red wrist bands, symbolizing support for ALS research, to give to all of the fourth graders. Thank you, Mr. Hrezo!

Mr. Hrezo shows us a picture of himself and Pittsburgh Steeler James Harrison, who helps to raise money for ALS research. Mr. Hrezo is wearing Mr. Harrison's Super Bowl ring in the picture!


Washington fourth grade students show their support for ALS research by wearing a red wrist band.


Mr. Hrezo shows the plaque he received from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as its 2005 Employee with a Disability. Mr. Hrezo works as a Turnpike Toll Collector at the New Stanton Interchange. ALS hasn't kept him off the job!


Mr. and Mrs. Dressler talk to Dr. Bowers about his research on ALS.

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