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Gwinnett Braves Award July Grant to ALS Association

Published on August 9, 2012 under International League (IL1)
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LAWRENCEVILLE, GA - The Gwinnett Braves have awarded their July grant to the ALS Association of Georgia, announced on Thursday, August 9. The $1,000 "Red, White and Blue" themed grant, aimed at organizations that support the military or military families, went to the ALS Association to help them serve over 520 veterans diagnosed with ALS.

According to the ALS Association of Georgia, veterans who saw active duty are twice as likely to develop ALS, commonly referred to as "Lou Gehrig's Disease". The association, aimed at treating and curing ALS through research and assisting ALS patients will utilize the grant money to build ramps among other projects. The new ramps will make mobility easier for veterans stricken with ALS. Additionally, members of the Gwinnett Braves front office will assist in building the ramps.

"We are honored that the Gwinnett Braves have selected the ALS Association of Georgia as the recipient of the Red, White and Blue grant," said Liza Nordmark, Events and Community Relations Coordinator for the association. The funds and awareness generated through this partnership will have a direct impact on our organization and the patients and families we serve."

The ALS Association of Georgia will be highlighted for the "Red, White and Blue" community outreach night on Sunday, August 26 during the Gwinnett Braves' 5:05 PM game against Syracuse. Additionally, the Gwinnett Braves will begin selling ALS wristbands at Coolray Field with all proceeds going to benefit ALS patients.

About the ALS Association of Georgia: The ALS Association has been serving ALS patients and families in Georgia since 1988 and are the only non-profit organization in Georgia that serves ALS patients and family needs directly. The association's mission is to lead the fight to cure and treat ALS through research and by empowering, comforting and assisting Georgians dealing with ALS in order to give them fuller lives through compassionate care and support. For more information, visit www.alsaga.org or contact the Association at (404) 636-9909.

For more information on the Gwinnett Braves Grant Program, including details on how your organization can apply, call the Gwinnett Braves at (678) 277-0300 or email gwinnettinfo@braves.com.

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