The National ALS Registry celebrates @MLB’s official third annual Lou Gehrig Day. Today we honor and celebrate his legacy and the attention he brought to #ALS in the United States. Learn more about the ALS Registry’s work today at buff.ly/L9Tm4Ic #LouGehrigDay #ALSRegistry (fb)

As ALS Awareness Month comes to a close, we’re honoring the caregivers who hold families together through every challenge. Doug Butchart retired early to care for his wife, Instead of focusing on what ALS has taken from us, we choose to appreciate what she can still do. Every moment we share is a gift, and we’re determined to make the most of the time we have,” says Doug. Jenny Hernandez, who along with her sister Emily, cared for her dad, reminds us too that every day was a balance—but also a chance to cherish the small things. "It’s important to remember to have patience and to give yourself grace. Being a caregiver for my dad will forever be the greatest accomplishment for me," she says. To all the caregivers: your love, strength, and resilience inspire us all. Thank you for showing us what it means to truly live in the moment. (fb)