September 18, 2003 Audio clip: Curt on his involvement with ALS research on MLB.com
For Curt, it began at age 25, entering his first off-season with the Phillies. At a charity event, he met Dick Bergeron, a 40-year-old man in a wheelchair stricken with ALS. After a lengthy conversation, a seed had been planted.February 8, 1999: "Striking back against ALS." An article of an "ESPN SportsCenter" story on Curt & Shonda. This article is on LouGehrigsdisease.netApril 2, 2003: Curt's penpal letters with Staff Sergeant Aaron Taylor during "Operation Iraqi Freedom" for theJuly 25, 2002: Citizenship Through Sports Alliance (CTSA) awarded Curt as the Major League Baseball honoree for his exemplary athletic achievements, and for his outstanding community service. This article is on the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics'(NAIA)official website.
July 8, 2002:
"Curt Schilling pitches for ALS": When it comes to helping those with ALS, Curt Schilling really is an All Star." An article on Spotlighthealth.com."Curt's Pitch for ALS." "For nearly a decade, Curt and Shonda Schilling have passionately devoted themselves to helping those who suffer from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), commonly referred to as Lou Gehrig's disease." This article is on the ALS Association's official website.
The "Curt Schilling for ALS" public service announcement video clip. Windows Media Player required."Shonda Schilling: Choices of the Heart": "This is the story of a woman who has given her heart and soul to a cause and a group of people." This is an excellent biographical article of Shonda on ALSphiladelphia.org.May 18-19, 2002: Curt and Shonda served as official spokespersons for "Covering All the Bases with ALSA."Curt and Shonda's work with ALS and the success of "Covering All the Bases with ALSA" are recognized on the Midwest ALS Association's official website.April 19, 2002: "Charitable Gaming With Curt Schilling : See how the baseball star is helping to find a cure for ALS." This article is on TechTv.com.Video clip of Curt & the "High Heat 2003" video game on TechTv.com: Windows Media Player 56.6 required."Curt's Pitch for ALS" article on the "High Heat 2003" official website.April 3, 2002: Curt Schilling Field dedication: Curt threw out the field's first pitch as part of the dedication festivities. Before delivering the 40-ft toss, he commented, "I could get a lot of people out from this distance." Receiving the pitch was Brady Brogni, a teammate of Schilling's in little league, high school, and college. Curt jokingly gave Brogni credit for hitting the longest home run he'd ever given up. The World Series co-MVP helped dedicate this little league field, located at the Indian Bend Elementary, the school he attended as a child, and said, "I'm more proud of this than anything I've done in my professional career." He donated $50,000 to share the construction costs with the Diamondbacks and Arizona Public Services. The article is on Hallowedground.org Field dedication article on Arizona Public Service's official website.March 26, 2002: "Second Annual Shonda Schilling�s Say It With Flowers Luncheon: A successful Spring event!" Shonda's signature event the 2nd Annual "Say It With Flower�s" benefit luncheon was a huge success. The luncheon raised over $80,000 for ALS of Arizona. The event more than tripled last year�s figures in proceeds and number of attending guests. Proceeds from the luncheon will go to programs and services that the ALSA-AZ Chapter provides.
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Photo courtesy of ShadeFoundation.orgMarch 25, 2002: Rally caps fundraiser: "Curt Schilling of the World Champion Arizona Diamondbacks talks with 5-year-old cancer patient Rebecca Plate prior to his game with the San Diego Padres last week at Tucson Electric Park. Schilling and former UA student Branden Lombardi have started the Rally Cap Program to give baseball hats to cancer patients." The article is on Arizona Daily Wildcat Online.February 2, 2002: Curt & Shonda received "Heart Awards" as special guests at the 1st Annual ALS Field of Dreams Gala for their contributions to the community and support for ALS research and care. "When we asked for your help, you accepted graciously," read the award plaques. "You stepped up to the plate to help us accomplish our goal of striking out ALS. You donated your resources to make the Field of Dreams gala a reality. You are a true member of the ALSA family."January 20, 2002: "Teammates for Kids: Schilling helps local children." Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Curt Schilling, left, and country singer Garth Brooks passed out toys and other goods Saturday to needy Las Vegas-area youths. Photo courtesy of Ralph Fountain. This article is onLas Vegas Review-Journal online.
December 19, 2001:Giving has become a way of life in the Schilling household. Every strikeout, every victory, every talk show appearance that the Diamondbacks pitcher makes generates money to strike out amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), the untamed killer also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. "Schillings look to strike out Lou Gehrig's disease" by Seth Livingstone, USA TODAY Baseball Weekly on USATODAY.com.November 19, 2001: "ALS Advocate Shonda Schilling Receives The ALS Association's 2001 Lawrence A. Rand Prize." Shonda was named the 2001 recipient of the Lawrence A. Rand Prize for her exemplary commitment to the fight against ALS. This article appears on the ALS Association's official website.November 17, 2001: "Schilling gets award for ALS fund raising." Curt said the Branch Rickey Award and the Roberto Clemente Award for community service, which he won in October for the third time, meant more than any other he has won. "They're on a completely different level than anything I ever got on the field," he said. "They tell me people believe I've made a difference in someone's life without ever throwing a baseball." The article is on Detroit News.com.November 16, 2001: Branch Rickey Award article: Curt received the award in Denver, Colorado at the tenth annual Branch Rickey Award banquet. The article is on MLB.comOctober 29, 2001: "ALS in the News: Schilling's golf outing growing in popularity." An article about Curt's annual ALS charity golf tournament in Philadelphia on LouGehrigsdisease.net.October 29, 2001 Roberto Clemente Award article. "This actually means more to me and my family than anything else I will do as a ballplayer," Schilling said. "Nothing will ever top today and the meaning of this award." This article is on Major League Baseball's official website.
October 29, 2001: Video clip of Curt at the Roberto Clemente Award press conference.June 01, 2001: Curt & Shonda at Garth Brooks' fundraiser:
"Top selling solo artist Garth Brooks and the 2001 World Series MVP, Curt Shilling teamed up for a grand slam of an auction to benefit Garth�s 'Touch Em All Foundation' for children�s charities. The article is on Takamine.comDecember 14, 2000:"Diamondbacks� Curt Schilling Gives $500,000 to Valley of The Sun United Way." This article is on the Valley of the Sun United Way official website.
"Walk To D�Feet ALS" fundraiser sign-up on the Arizona ALS chapter's website.ALS of Arizona's official website."ALSA Congratulates Curt Schilling, Winner of the 2001 Major League Baseball World Series Co-MVP Award."ALS official website.Shonda wrote a review for this book: "Mr. Sinton�s book, I Choose To Live, is a wonderful story about how life is not always fair but how learning from the challenges that we are given in life transforms our life." I Choose to Live: A Journey Through Life with ALS by William M. Stinton.The Greater Philadelphia Chapter of the ALS Association Website."A Ride With A Reason" bicycling fundraiser for ALS."The ALS Association: Leading the Search for a Cure": May/June 2002 Society for Neuroscience. A letter by ALSA President, Mike Havlicek.
