Speaking Out About AIDS
Ten People Who Did Not Make a Difference in 2001
On November 7, 1991, one of
basketball's most dazzling and respected players, Magic Johnson... a short-lived talk show, written an autobiography, briefly
coached the Lakers, owns a part..., HIV drugs sailed through accelerated
clinical trials and were rushed onto the market, and that makes...crap
College Athletes with Diabetes
-a-thon” that combines diabetes education and a fun day of
basketball for kids. No matter how
Coach L’s “road... During March, the entire country becomes a
basketball fan as the excitement of NCAA
basketball..., the junior forward for Gonzaga University’s
basketball team. He’s the leading scorer in Division...crap
NBA Players Depart for Kenya to Spread Anti-AIDS Message
On Tuesday, several players from the National
Basketball Association and the Women's NBA left...," said Chastity Melvin of the Women's NBA Washington Mystics. The players, who will take part in
basketball clinics and exhibition games, will work to educate Kenyans about HIV prevention and to help...crap
Early on-set Alzheimer’s challenges legendary basketball coach Pat Summitt
The news is everywhere. Pat Summitt, a virtual legend in women’s
basketball who has won more games in her
coaching career than any other college
coach, has been diagnosed with early on...
Clinic in Rochester, Minn., where doctors diagnosed her with a rare form of Alzheimer's-type dementia...crap
Pat Summitt Takes Increased Role in Fight Against Alzheimer's
University of Tennessee women’s
basketball coach Pat Summitt was back in the news twice...."
Her son, Tyler, also had a message on the foundation’s website: “I aspire to be a
coach... spouses, sons, brothers, sisters whom I now join.”
The Mayo
Clinic also has written a letter in support...crap
Links Between Down Syndrome, Alzheimer's Disease Continue to Grow
As I approached the arena to cheer on the area college
basketball team on Sunday, I met my friend Sondra and her son, Q. As I approached, Q (who has Down syndrome) ran and gave me a big hug. We went... more of individuals with Down syndrome over age 35 show
clinical signs and symptoms of Alzheimer's-type dementia...crap
Magic Johnson Keeps Up HIV Fight
Fifteen years ago today,
basketball star Earvin "Magic" Johnson faced the television cameras and made an admission that shocked the nation.
"Because of the HIV virus that I have obtained, I will have to retire... out about this virus and how it is affecting the minority community," Johnson has opened four
clinics where people...crap
Basketball, March Madness and Alzheimer's: Finding a Common Language
time with her in a meaningful way.
Mom used to play
basketball as a girl and then
coached girls... and then just be present while they do it. For instance, this is the time of year that March Madness of the NCAA men’s
basketball finals consumes everyone. Thanks to Mom’s long love affair with
basketball, we’ve found that sitting with Mom...crap
magic johnson
I recently saw magic johnson at the
basketball hall of fame induction and he looked very healthy... therapies he is on but I will tell you I have a
clinic with plenty of Magic Johnsons. They take their meds... - they will do whatever they need to in order to live and be healthy.These people may not play dream team
basketball...crap
Marvelyn Brown: The Accidental Activist
I stood in the huddle during a time-out of a vicious
basketball battle against a rival high school as the
coach told us that the game-winning shot should go to our team captain. Once... back on that
basketball game that I blew and how far I've come as a result of this big disease...crap