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    Edinboro set for 'Pin Muscle Disease' event

    EDINBORO, Pa. -- The Edinboro University wrestling team will celebrate the Muscle Movement Foundation's "Pin Muscle Disease" on Saturday, January 16 when they host George Mason at 7:00 p.m. in McComb Fieldhouse.

    As part of the event, the Fighting Scots will assist Damon Church. Church suffers from Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, better known as ALS, which falls under a muscle disease category labeled Spinal Muscular Atrophies.

    Fans can begin to donate to Damon's cause at http://fnd.us/c/815VD0/sh/d5O7m5.

    "I'm extremely pleased that we can do our part to assist in such a worthy cause," stated head coach Tim Flynn. "We hope that Edinboro and wrestling fans will go online and make a contribution. In addition, we will be taking donations the night of the George Mason dual."

    "The Scots are pleased to announce they have joined the Muscle Movement Foundation in the fight against neuromuscular disease for the second consecutive year," stated Rob DeMasi, CEO and Founder of the MMF. "Neuromuscular disease includes, but is not limited to, conditions such as ALS, muscular dystrophy, and muscular atrophies. Reportedly, muscle disease affects over one million individuals in the United States, robbing the individual of their ability to walk, talk, swallow, and breathe. Although we currently cannot take the disease from affected fathers, mothers, sons, and daughters, we are wrestling to help the MMF provide accommodations to assist a local affected family!

    As we wrestle to 'Pin Muscle Disease' this season to assist ALS 'Muscle Champion' Damon Church, you may join us on our journey! Damon is living and refusing to lose to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS); also referred to as Lou Gehrig's Disease. ALS is a disease of the parts of the nervous system that causes complete loss of muscular strength, movement, and function. On average, the life expectancy after an ALS diagnosis is three to five years. This life expectancy continues to expand as technological advancements and medical care continue to help prolong life. Help our wrestlers wrestle against the clock of ALS! Choose one of our wrestlers to sponsor, or choose the entire team! All your contributions will be added to the Edinboro University Wrestling fund which will be directed to assist Damon throughout his battle. Email Themmo2012@gmail.com to join our fight today!"

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