Special Thanks to Patrick Gorham, Sheila Noonan, and Stephen Mulcahy of the Scarsdale Uniformed Firefighters Association On the behalf of the Eleanor and Lou Gehrig MDA/ALS Research Center at Columbia University, we express deep gratitude for the Scarsdale Uniformed Firefighters Association, and acknowledge the generosity and hardwork of many people who on November 30, 2007 created an unforgettable evening filled with music, songs, dance, and laughter, to raise funds and awareness in the fight against ALS. Representing the Columbia ALS center were Dr. Andrews, Mary, Sasha, Aisha, and myself. The evening was titled "A Musical Taste of Ireland", with performances by the Firefighter Emerald Society Pipes and Drums, Paddy Noonan, Sheila Noonan, Tommy Mulvihill and the Band, Brian Hunter, Eddie Devine, and The O'Rourke School of Irish Dancers. What an evening of spectacular performances that was! We were all enthralled by the atmosphere of that evening, and I am honored to be a part of the medical and scientific community, working with patients in our Center, to help further our understanding in the causes of ALS and to improve patient care. The event was in honor of Geraldine Oldak and Lucy Ann Branstron. Thank you. Amy Chen, MD