Dear Editor:
….We’re not privy to the politics that caused him to leave Madison for North Carolina. But we understand his frustration with being denied research dollars to better understand, study and possibly find a cure for this unfortunate disease. The irony is that Wisconsin has the highest rate of ALS in the country.
We hope that the UW Medical School is truly aware of what a loss this is for our community. We know that, like us, there are many other families and friends who thank him for his dedication to helping understand, diagnose and treat those afflicted with ALS, and for his efforts to boost awareness through MDA fundraising, his own physician practice, support groups and teaching.
Nancy Mayek, Beth Hamilton and Ann Duesterbeck, Verona