ALS (Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, has long been viewed as among the most devastating conditions for both the afflicted and his or her family. Mary Murphy and Mary Frances Vesey, both of whom lost husbands to ALS, witnessing the courage, strength, bravery and determination of their husbands, and also demonstrating that same courage, strength, bravery and determination as caregivers for those they cherished.
Both joined Frank in this episode of The Open Forum on AM 1540 WADK Newport in advance of an Evening of Hope, a major event of the Rhode Island ALS Chapter, scheduled for June 22.