Sam Shepard, author of "Spy of the First Person" composed story during final months of battle with ALS

ALS Ice Bucket Challenge - original ice bucket now on display at the Smithsonian

Documentary: One Step Ahead

This is a documentary about an Ann Arbor man, Bob Schoeni, showing his fight against ALS. Length: 28 minutes

Documentary: Lou Gehrig ESPN SportCentury Documentary

This is a documentary about Lou Gehrig, who played for the New York Yankees, and is the namesake for ALS. Length: approximately 3 minutes

Book and Film: Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom

This memoir and film chronicles the relationship between Mitch Albom and his college professor Morrie Schwartz, who was battling ALS. 

NPR Here and Now, October 12, 2017

Advocate helps thousands suffering from ALS