The Heroes Among Us Luncheon gathers corporations and individuals to discuss ALS and the advancements that have been made in finding a cure. The event will highlight former Atlanta Braves pitcher Phil Niekro for his outstanding commitment to philanthropy by being named winner of the Lou Gehrig Memorial Award. Mark Panfel has raised over $1 million towards the fight against ALS in honor of his wife, Sally, who was diagnosed in 2012.
In addition, The Heroes Luncheon is also the highpoint of The Association’s annual Leadership Conference, where the organization’s Trustees, members of the Board of Representatives and chapter and national staff convene to develop and refine strategies to most effectively fight ALS and achieve the objectives of finding treatments and improving the quality of life for people and families living with this difficult disease.
