PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Market 32 and Price Chopper today presented a check for $303,965 to the St. Peter's Hospital ALS Regional Center Lewis Golub MDA/ALS Clinic in Albany, NY. 

 

The funds—which will directly support patients diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)—were raised at the company's annual Lewis Golub Memorial ALS Golf Classic on Sept. 25 at Van Patten Golf Club in Clifton Park, NY.

 

"The ALS Center embodies the values that guided Lewis Golub and our company for generations—service, compassion, and a commitment to improving lives," said Blaine Bringhurst, president of Market 32 and Price Chopper. "Our annual golf outing is more than a fundraiser; it's a way for our teammates, partners, and community to honor his legacy and strengthen the Center's vital work. We're thrilled with the results of this fundraiser and the cumulative support that Market 32 and Price Chopper have helped provide to those living with ALS and their families."

 

St. Peter's Hospital ALS Regional Center provides a comprehensive, specialized blend of services and resources to patients diagnosed with ALS, sometimes referred to as Lou Gehrig's disease. Since its inception in 2020, the annual golf event has raised over $1,127,500 for the ALS Clinic.

 

"We are profoundly grateful to Market32 and Price Chopper for their generous support of St. Peter's ALS Center," said Peter Semenza, vice president of philanthropy for St. Peter's Health Partners. "Their commitment to philanthropy plays a crucial role in enhancing the quality of care for individuals living with Lou Gehrig's disease. Together, we are making strides in St. Peter's mission to provide compassionate support and innovative treatments for those affected by ALS."