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If you've never heard of Lou Gehrig, he was the ultimate New York Yankee, the Iron Horse who played 2,130 consecutive games until he was diagnosed with ALS in 1939.

Suddenly, the man who could smack homeruns with power had a hard time swinging his bat, much less racing down to first base.

He was 37 when he died from Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, and ever since it has been known as Lou Gehrig's disease.

Next, Saturday, July 16, at the Roseau High School track, you'll meet other quiet heroes who are battling ALS.

"The event is being held in honor of Evangeline "Vanny" Larson, Larry Rislov, a...