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ALS Ice Bucket Challenge

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So I got nominated and decided to post 5 facts about ALS on my Facebook...I literally don't have any money to donate and the alternative is "awareness." So I decided to do something that would actually raise awareness and relay information that the majority of those doing the challenge likely don't even realize.
 
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http://www.10tv.com/content/stories...ing-changes-may-affect-als-patient-needs.html

Medicare Funding Changes May Affect ALS Patient Needs

LANCASTER, Ohio - A proposed Medicare change could mean funding changes for those who need help due to Lou Gehrig’s disease.

Ben Thimmes was diagnosed with ALS in 2007. Like many other patients, he uses a speech generation device - or SGD - to help with a variety of daily tasks, things we take for granted like email and environmental controls.

His wife, Sarah, says getting the device was an answered prayer.

“It was like night and day. He could sit by himself and tell us all of his needs on pre-programmed buttons,” said Sarah.

But access to the $20,000 SGDs could change soon.

As of September 1, many devices won't be covered because they offer additional functions other than speech.

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