IN THE NEWS

 

Friends Supporting ALS (ALSA- Indiana newsletter, Summer 2006)

by Sue Engels

On May 21st, over 50 people from 4 extended families came together in Green Bay WI to raise awareness and funds for ALSA-Indiana. Frank Engels III and Sue Engels led a team of 19 runners and walkers to go "26 385 4 Defeating ALS". Our cheering section counted over 30 people in person and many more via cellphones and email watched our progress. This effort raised over $7,500 in donations for The ALS Association of Indiana. What motivates a 52 year old man to start training to run 26 miles 385 yards? Read more

 

A Birthday Present (May 22, 2006)

by Terry Anderson, Green Bay Press Gazette

Running for his brother, who has amyotrophic lateral sclerosis - better known as Lou Gehrig's disease - and in honor of his mother-in-law, Marie Geniesse Alger, a Green Bay native who died from the disease 18 years ago, Engels completed his first marathon in 3:50:41.. Read more

 

N.J. Couple Running to Raise Awareness of Lou Gehrig's Disease (May 14, 2006)

by Terry Anderson, Green Bay Press Gazette

The Cellcom Green Bay Marathon isn't just about numbers and dollars. A week from today, there will be as many stories as competitors running and walking through the streets of Green Bay, Ashwaubenon, Allouez and De Pere. Among the most compelling stories at the marathon will be the Engels, Algers
and Geniesse contingent of family and friends.. Read more

 

Press Release (April 21, 2006)

by Peter A. Geniesse, Neenah WI

GREEN BAY, WI -- Among the thousands who are expected to participate and cheer-on the runners during The Cellcom Green Bay Marathon on May 21 will be a modest delegation determined to make a difference in a long-standing battle against a deadly disease.

They’ll be coming from New Jersey, from Texas, from Ohio and Indiana and Illinois, and from throughout Wisconsin to raise awareness -- and funds -- in their effort to find a cure for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis.. Read more

 

 

For further information, contact:
Sue and Frank Engels
71 South Church St. N303
Pittsfield MA 01201
(413) 770 1047