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Listened on behalf and a good friend's husband who just was diagnosed with ALS
posted by AMM on 5/11/08 6:50: PM

Augie, my wife Cathy has ALS. She was dx in july 2007 and is on deaths' door today may 10th 2008. I wanted you to know you were a very big influence for her. Her hopes and strength to fight this disease was from your book. She was a regular runner and loved to work out. She leaves behind a man who loves her more than life itself and 3 beautiful young children. I want to thank you for helping give her hope when there was and is none for this disease. Thanks Augie, you're an inspiration.
posted by scott snider on 5/10/08 7:31: PM

Amazing accomplishment. One of my best friends, John Austin, recently succumbed to ALS. Active and excellent internal medicine physician. Coincidentally, his nickname also Augie. Horrible disease. Would be great to find treatment or prevention. Keep up the great work and thanks for the insights.
posted by Pat, Wisconsin on 5/08/08 6:45: AM

Thanks John and Augie for the privelege of sharing this with you and helping with the Quest
posted by eric affeldt on 4/01/08 2:01: PM

I had the honor to see this video at Augie's Beach Bash,it had the same affect on me today watching it as it did than, Augie and Lynne are an amazing couple, I pray that all there effort and work will pay off in the end and they will beat this horrific disease... God Bless
posted by Brooke Quickel on 4/01/08 1:55: PM

Listened to this on behalf of the ALS patients and specifically a family member.
posted by Melanie on 3/24/08 6:32: AM

What a video. Be prepared to cry. I am so thankful for all of the people who are out there searching for the end of this scary disease. My family has lost many to it. Hopefully with all of us pulling together we won't have to lose many more. Keep doing what your doing, you are a blessing from above!!!!!
posted by Nikki Charles on 3/18/08 12:18: PM

This is an amazing clip! I've watched it so many times, and every time I watch it I cry. In December of 2004 a very close friend of my father passed away from this terrible disease. I am currently 15, but since the day I found out about his death, I have been working hard to raise money. So far I've raised about 30,000 dollars, and thank anyone who may be reading this who helped me. I have presented many different presentations, but am looking to start a huge presentation, and I was wondering if anyone knew of any websites I could get clips from, or any place I could download clips. If you know of some, please let me know. Thanks so much! Alyssa
posted by Alyssa on 3/17/08 3:44: PM

Amen, Sister.
posted by Gina Morrone on 3/14/08 10:45: AM

My family has also suffered some pretty devestating blows from ALS, My grandfather, his brother, my mother and her brother and two of their cousins have all passed away within 13 months of their diagnosis. Now we are all left trying not to think of the fate that may away us. I pray that you are successful in your quest soon so that my kids don't have to lose anyone else they love to this terrible disease. God Bless you for giving people hope!
posted by Sara Irwin on 3/13/08 6:26: AM

Augie you have done so much for all people with ALS I Cant wait to meet you when you come to our high school.
posted by Katie on 3/05/08 9:33: PM

Thank God for people like you that are working to find a cure for this horrible disease. My father was diagnosed in May of 1998 and passed in September the same year.
posted by Angela McAllister on 2/11/08 7:04: AM

Thank you for all of your support and a positive outlook, I have faith that you will find a cure and make the world a better place.
posted by Lisa DiDomenico on 2/09/08 2:58: AM

Thank you for being the voice of ALS. God be with you. So many people have suffered long enough from this horrific disease. My mother lost her battle with ALS December 2002. I will continue to fight this battle until a cure is found. I am with you all the way!! God bless everyone who suffers from this disease and those they love. Stay strong! Prayers and science are working for you!! Thank you Augie!
posted by PATTY DAVIS on 1/31/08 9:36: PM

Thanks to my wonderful son-in-law John. I feel your pain and your faith. May ALS be eradicated quickly.
posted by Dottie Christensen on 1/31/08 6:39: PM

I'm glad you are doing this. My family has been devastated by ALS and I am on the ticket with a 50/50 chance of contracting the disease. My mother and her brother, their father and his brother, all have passed away because of ALS. It is a heartbreaking illness, and I hope we find a cure soon. Please help us, Jesus.
posted by John K on 1/31/08 3:56: PM

I would like to say a huge 'Thank You!' to Augie Nieto for bringing using his notoriety and tireless efforts to the goal of cures for ALS and all Neuromuscular Diseases. You are truly an inspiration. Lynne was right, it is Lou Gehrig's disease, but it will be Augie's cure! Joel Kobersteen Communications Director Fairfax County Professional Fire Fighters & Paramedics - IAFF Local 2068
posted by Joel Kobersteen on 1/31/08 12:09: PM

My family has lost my grandmother, my aunt and my mother to this horrible disease. We now know that each of us children has a 50/50 chance in inheriting it. I pray a cure will be found so that my children will not have to see anyone else go through it. Thanks for everything you are doing and encourage people to view this video.
posted by Tammy on 1/30/08 7:50: AM

My Mother a most beautiful loving and spirited person was diagnosed with Bulbar ALS in March of 2006. I was blessed to have the opportunity to care for her throughout the course of the disease. She passed away 10 months from diagnosis. How much longer do we have to wait for a cure? Hopefully awaiting a change in Neuro Science! Cindy
posted by cindy bonenr on 1/27/08 5:10: PM

Thank you for what you are doing. I have famial ALS.
posted by barbara gatton on 1/27/08 7:10: AM