NYS Assembly Passes Legislation to Create ALS Research and Education Fund
June 11, 2013 by The Catskill Chronicle
NEW YORK STATE (June 11, 2013) – On June 10, 2013, the New York State Assembly passed legislation sponsored by Assemblywoman Aileen 
Gunther (D,I,WF-Forestburgh) to establish the New York State ALS Research and Education Fund.
The law provides for a check-off for gifts to the fund on corporate finance and personal income tax returns.
ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) – better known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease – is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and the spinal cord.
According to the ALS Association, the disease can strike anyone, and life expectancy averages from two to five years after diagnosis.
“There are currently about 30,000 people diagnosed with ALS, but as of yet, no cure,” said Assemblywoman Gunther. “This legislation will give New Yorkers the option of conveniently contributing toward research of this terrible disease.”
The legislation (A1169/S2004) is carried by Senator David Carlucci and is currently in the Senate Finance Committee for consideration.
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NYS Assembly Passes Legislation to Create ALS Research and Education Fund
June 11, 2013 by The Catskill Chronicle
NEW YORK STATE (June 11, 2013) – On June 10, 2013, the New York State Assembly passed legislation sponsored by Assemblywoman Aileen
Gunther (D,I,WF-Forestburgh) to establish the New York State ALS Research and Education Fund.
The law provides for a check-off for gifts to the fund on corporate finance and personal income tax returns.
ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) – better known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease – is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and the spinal cord.
According to the ALS Association, the disease can strike anyone, and life expectancy averages from two to five years after diagnosis.
“There are currently about 30,000 people diagnosed with ALS, but as of yet, no cure,” said Assemblywoman Gunther. “This legislation will give New Yorkers the option of conveniently contributing toward research of this terrible disease.”
The legislation (A1169/S2004) is carried by Senator David Carlucci and is currently in the Senate Finance Committee for consideration.
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