Nanci Ryder - 2016 Hero Living with ALS

In February 2016 The ALS Association and its 39 chapters honored four extraordinary people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) who have made a difference in the ALS community. http://bit.ly/1KX2QQX Nanci Ryder, co-founder of BWR Public Relations in Los Angeles and New York, was diagnosed with ALS in August 2014. With the support of her clients and good friends, including Courteney Cox, Emmy Rossum, and Academy Award-winners Reese Witherspoon and Renee Zellweger, she gathered an impressive group of supporters who captured the attention of both local and national media. With her extensive connections in media and the entertainment industry, Nanci is a champion for raising public awareness about ALS, advancing ALS research and multidisciplinary care. With almost 250 members, “Team Nanci” has raised more than $265,000 for The ALS Association Golden West Chapter’s Los Angeles Walk to Defeat ALS®. For more information, visit www.TeamNanci.org