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A carnival fundraiser
August 26, 2011 7:58 PM
Expect to see everything from balloons and pony rides to bounce houses and climbing walls on Sunday, August 28 at the Grace Fund's 7th annual fundraiser called "A Family afFaire." Over the last six years the organization has raised and granted over $600,000 to those suffering from Multiple Sclerosis,... more » -
Singer to perform local woman's song
February 12, 2011 12:00 PM
Country singer-songwriter Lucas Hoge will perform his hit single "How was I to know," a song composed to fulfill the wish of a Pueblo hospice patient, at a private concert this afternoon in Pueblo. Hoge adapted the lyrics from a poem that was written by Natalie Fognani who has... more » -
Emotional meeting between dying Pueblo woman and Nashville singer
February 11, 2011 11:29 PM
On Thursday night, we told you the story of a Pueblo woman. She's suffering a terminal disease. She wrote a poem about savoring life. A country singer turned that poem into a beautiful song. On Friday, emotions were running high as they met face to face for the first time.... more » -
Woman writes powerful song using just her toe
February 10, 2011 7:43 PM
A Pueblo woman's song is topping the local country charts, despite her no longer having a voice. Natalie Fognani is trapped inside a body that is barely working. She can no longer speak, but her message can be heard all over Pueblo. Fognani is suffering from ALS, or Lou... more » -
Head injuries linked to Lou Gehrig's disease
August 17, 2010 6:49 PM
Scientists have found evidence connecting head injuries in athletes to Lou Gehrig's disease. Dr. Ann McKee says she found toxic proteins in the spinal cords of three athletes who had suffered head injuries and then later died of Lou Gehrig's disease, or ALS. Those same proteins have been found in... more » -
Scientists link ALS, athlete head injuries
August 17, 2010 8:31 AM
HBO's "Real Sports" is reporting that scientists have found evidence connecting head injuries in athletes to Lou Gehrig's disease. Dr. Ann McKee says in an interview to air Tuesday night that she found toxic proteins in the spinal cords of three athletes who had suffered head injuries and then... more » -
Tomorrow's cup of coffee could benefit MDA
April 29, 2010 5:03 PM
You can enjoy a hot cup o' joe tomorrow, while helping out the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Dutch Bros. Coffee has partnered with MDA, to kick of ALS Awareness Month. All Dutch Bros. Coffee locations will donate proceeds from tomorrow's coffee sales to MDA, to raise awareness for ALS (Lou... more » -
J. Ralph Carter loses battle with Lou Gehrig's Disease
November 18, 2009 5:52 PM
Some sad news to pass along to our longtime News First 5 viewers. J. Ralph Carter, our weathercaster who started here in the mid 70's, has passed away. J Ralph passed away from Lou Gehrigs Disease (ALS) which is a form of Muscular Dystrophy. He was only 61 years old.... more »
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