TAMPA, Fla. — A Tampa Bay group focused on finding alternative solutions to neurodegenerative diseases like ALS, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s disease is hosting a fundraiser.

What You Need To Know

  • ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease, is a progressive neurodegenerative disease 

  • There is no known cure  

  • A Tampa Bay doctor launched a group focuses on alternative treatments for ALS 

  • They will hold their annual fundraiser event Feb. 22

Dr. Vincent Tedone and his daughters launched “Winning The Fight” after one of his daughters, Deanna, was diagnosed with Lou Gehrig’s Disease.  

Tedone developed an alternative approach to treating ALS he called the “Deanna Protocol.”

It’s a mixture of three substances: Arginine and Alpha-ketoglutarate (combined to form AAKG) and Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA). These are substances the body already produces, but ALS patients need more of, he said.

He told Spectrum Bay News 9 that research shows the protocol can slow the deterioration of an ALS patient.

“Winning The Fight” is hosting its annual ‘Shoot For The Cure’ on Feb. 22. It’s a clay shooting event at Tampa Bay Sporting Clays.

The event starts at 3 p.m. You can buy tickets here.