St. John's University Athletics
Lambertson Hosts Annual Teach To Fight ALS
5/16/2006 12:00:00 AM | Women's Golf
May 16, 2006
QUEENS, N.Y. -
Sophomore women's golfer Brittany Lambertson (Northport, N.Y.) will host the fourth annual "Teach To Fight ALS" fundraiser at the Indian Head Golf Park in Kings Park, N.Y., on Saturday, June 3 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The fundraiser will feature golf lessons from Lambertson, as well as other local golf professionals, with proceeds going to the ALS research foundation and the SaveDaveNow Foundation.
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), commonly known as Lou Gehrig's disease, is a progressive neuromuscular disease. The fatal disease deteriorates the muscles in the body, giving those diagnosed an average of five years to live. There is currently no known cure for ALS.
Lambertson was inspired to create a fundraiser for the disease when her senior high school teacher, David Deutsch, was diagnosed with ALS. Deutsch's condition has deteriorated substantially over the last three years as he is now confined to a wheelchair. Some proceeds from the event will go towards a college fund for Deutsch's two young sons, ages four and seven.
Lambertson has raised more than $20,000 in her last three events and hopes to continue her success with some support from the community. Sign ups are not necessary and both children and adults are welcome. All in attendance will have the opportunity to make a donation to help this great cause.
For more information about ALS and Dave Deutsch's fight against the disease, please visit www.savedavenow.com.
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