CONGRATULATIONS TO JEFF FOGEL ALS RECOVERY FUND 2014 HERO OF THE YEAR! Born and raised in North Miami Beach, Jeff attended NMB Senior High and graduated in 1989. Jeff has been working with kids as a counselor and coach for over 20 years including at Camp Blue Star in North Carolina and the Michael-Ann Russell JCC in North Miami Beach. His motivation as a coach and mentor is to teach his kids the life lessons both on and off the field through good sportsmanship, teamwork and dedication, all principles that Jeff lives by each day. In February 2012, Jeff was diagnosed with ALS. Jeff no longer has the use of his arms and now relies heavily on a wheelchair. Despite the daily challenges that Jeff now faces, it doesn’t slow him down. Jeff continues to coach in house basketball, flag football and is the current director of the Girls Prime Time Basketball program. Jeff’s team, Prime Time Girls Basketball, is currently ranked 1st in the State of Florida and 2nd in the national rankings for the USSSA league. In addition to Jeff’s coaching responsibilities, he still finds time to give back to the community. He currently sits on the planning committee for the Wheels and Waves charity event which hosts a wheelchair basketball tournament and special Olympics swim competition. Although there is no known cure or treatment for ALS, Jeff will tell you that his best medicine is working with his kids on a daily basis. Please join us in congratulating Jeff and show your support at the 13th Annual Lou Gehrig’s Disease 10K Run 5K Run/Walk where Jeff will be presented with the award. Register at alsrecovery.org Please also join Jeff’s team, Team Jeff One Luv, and make a donation in his honor at: fundraising.alsrecovery.org/alsr_new/participantpage.asp?fundid=1834&uid=3394&fkroledescid=3
Posted on: Fri, 18 Apr 2014 18:46:50 +0000
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