About the Project
The Peggy and Bernie Project was founded in honor of Peggy and Bernie Ragan and the dignity and grace they both have shown related to Peggy's battle with ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease.
Our mission is to make a difference in the lives of those suffering from ALS, as well as in the lives of their families and their caregivers, by providing the resources and support to empower them and assist them in improving their quality of life.
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About ALS
ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that attacks nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord resulting in muscle weakness and atrophy. There is progressive loss of ability to function or care for oneself. Death often occurs within 3 to 5 years of diagnosis.
ALS is hereditary in only a small percentage of cases. The majority of cases arise spontaneously and mysteriously in previously healthy adults. ALS can strike anyone, anytime. There is no known cure for ALS.
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From the Project Blog
Services for Peggy Ragan are as follows: A Vigil service will be held at 7PM on Friday at St John the Evangelist Church in Warrenton, VA. The Funeral will be at 12 noon on Saturday, also at St. John’s. Peggy asked that everyone try to wear something red (her favorite color) to the Funeral. In [...]
From Peggy's Blog
From Peggy’s son Chris… Peggy’s long battle with ALS ended this morning at 1:40 AM. She passed away in her sleep peacefully and I had the privilege of holding her hand at the end. She carried the burden of her disease with amazing dignity and I hope we all carry a little bit of that [...]
