Peter Frates (2012 Stephen Heywood Patients Today Honoree)

Pete Frates was the 2012 recipient of the Stephen Heywood Patients Today award presented at ALS TDI's 8th annual Leadership Summit.
Pete is a 27-year-old from Beverly, MA, who was recently diagnosed with ALS. He was a Division 1 college athlete and former captain of Boston College Baseball.
Pete was recognized with this award for several reasons: Since Pete's diagnosis, he hasn't taken a minute to pity himself. Instead, he launched an advocacy campaign that's garnered the attention of national media outlets like ESPN, ABC News, and TV programs like Charlie Rose. He established the Pete Frates #3 Fund and has worked to raise awareness through events all over the country and updates on his blog. Pete is a true inspiration to everyone he meets and helps to pull everyone together for the cause.
Learn more about the ALS TDI Summit here: als.net/summit

[@pikin2]

RIP pete. What a great, strong human. I hope to god they find a cure for this horrible disease in my lifetime

[@armeniananjel]

You are a born leader and winner! God Bless You and your loved ones!

[@CheyleneBean]

GOD BLESS YOU PETE!

[@elinamalina7556]

Give him strength!