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ALS of Nevada: Rob Dorinson’s Story: ALS of Nevada: Rob Dorinson’s Story

Meet Rob Dorinson – a family man, the founder of Evergreen Recycling and a champion for ALS research…

“I have ALS, but ALS does not have me” – Rob Dorinson

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Walking in honor of our uncle: Walking in honor of our uncle

These children are walking in honor of their uncle who is afflicted with ALS. They know what a tough disease it is and how much ALS of Nevada can help. Please join us at either the Walk n’ Roll/5k Run in Las Vegas or the Walk n’ Roll in Reno. ALS (amyotrophic lateral…

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Balloons rise as we remember ALS patients who have left us: Balloons rise as we remember ALS patients who have left us

Every year we read the names of Nevada ALS patients who have left us and then release balloons into the sky in their memory at the Walk n’ Roll in Las Vegas. Patients like Maureen (Wendy) Rockenfeller, 55, of Boulder City, Nevada, who passed peacefully from this life on…

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An ALS patient and his caregiver meet with a respiratory therapist: An ALS patient and his caregiver meet with a respiratory therapist

Each month clinics are held in Reno and Las Vegas with a neurologist, respiratory therapist, occupational therapist, speech language pathologist, dietitian, social worker, and a representative from ALS of Nevada at the clinic. All Nevada patients are eligible to attend and are…

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Fundraisers are vital to ALS of Nevada: Fundraisers are vital to ALS of Nevada

All ALS of Nevada events help fund services for ALS patients, their families and caregivers. The STEVE RIGAZIO MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT is held in Las Vegas each May. The golf tournament is named for former Nevada Power (now NV Energy) President Steve Rigazio, who died at 47…

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ALS of Nevada offers free multi-disciplinary
clinics – two each month in Las Vegas and
one in Reno. Here Megan Testa, executive
director, confers with the team.

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Upcoming Events – Las Vegas

Walk n’ Roll and Home Run 5K Run
Saturday, September 21, 2013

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To register for the Home Run 5K Run

Upcoming Events – Reno

Thanks Water & Rails – presenting their $15,000 check from last year!

2013 Water and Rails Tour: June 22-23

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As you can see from this photo, volunteering can be fun. Please consider donating your...

The annual Walk n’ Roll and 5K Run for ALS of Nevada helps fund services for ALS...

Rob Dorinson (second from right) is afflicted with ALS. He and his family and friends...

This group walked in memory of Dennis Coogle. Each year we have many teams participate in...

The free clinics held each month in Reno and Las Vegas provide patients and caregivers...

Sometimes it takes several of the medical team members to come up with a new plan for a...

During the monthly clinic, the medical team has an opportunity to discuss changes to...

ALS of Nevada free monthly clinics are held in Reno and Las Vegas with...

The Haws Bruce White Memorial Golf Tournament in Reno is a great way to have fun and...

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