Augie’s Quest was honored to be a part of the Los Angeles Dodger’s Lou Gehrig Day on Sunday, June 2nd. Johnny Rodriguez represented Augie’s Quest and Athletes vs. ALS by throwing out the first pitch. Other Southern California ALS families in attendance included Erin and Lily Taylor (tag), and Rick Canter and family.
“Dodger Fans, in honor of Lou Gehrig Day, throwing out today’s honorary first pitch is Athletes vs. ALS founder Johnny Rodriguez. Johnny is a former professional athlete who had a successful college lacrosse career before being drafted into the professional lacrosse league. He is currently a beloved and respected lacrosse coach and was recently credited with turning the team’s lacrosse program into a perennial nationally ranked team over the last decade.
After his diagnosis with ALS in the Fall of 2023 at the age of 35, Johnny partnered with Augie’s Quest to Cure ALS, motivating his community to raise critical funds for ALS research. Rodriguez goal is to help provide hope to people living with ALS. “
Los Angeles, California – June 2: Colorado Rockies vs Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on Sunday, June 2, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Juan Ocampo/Los Angeles Dodgers)
Los Angeles, California – June 2: Colorado Rockies vs Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on Sunday, June 2, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers)
Los Angeles, California – June 2: Colorado Rockies vs Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on Sunday, June 2, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Juan Ocampo/Los Angeles Dodgers)
Los Angeles, California – June 2: Colorado Rockies vs Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on Sunday, June 2, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Juan Ocampo/Los Angeles Dodgers)
Los Angeles, California – June 2: Colorado Rockies vs Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on Sunday, June 2, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Juan Ocampo/Los Angeles Dodgers)
