Former Hill staffer with ALS says feds should be doing more to help stop Lou Gehrig’s disease

Brian Parsons, diagnosed with an aggressive form of ALS, says it’s a horrible disease and patients and their families need more support from the federal government.

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BY Laura Ryckewaert

January 25, 2014

Eight months ago, former Liberal Hill staffer Brian Parsons was told he has ALS, or Lou Gehrig’s disease. The 48-year-old husband and father also found out he has 18 months to three years left to live.

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