HUGHESTOWN — The annual fundraiser for ALS in memory of Jimmy Duffy was held on Aug. 26.

Over 100 people attended, making it the biggest turnout to date for the event.

Monies raiser will be used to support research for ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis), or Lou Gehrig’s disease, a fatal degenerative condition that causes progressive weakening of all voluntary muscles.

Chris and Michelle Schwallie, nephew and niece of Jimmy Duffy, enjoy food during the annual fundraiser for ALS on Aug. 26.
https://www.psdispatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/web1_ALS-Fundraiser-1.jpgChris and Michelle Schwallie, nephew and niece of Jimmy Duffy, enjoy food during the annual fundraiser for ALS on Aug. 26. Submitted photos

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Mary Beth Casey, left, Stella Martin and Dolores Sindaco enjoy food during the annual fundraiser for ALS on Aug. 26 in memory of Jimmy Duffy.
https://www.psdispatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/web1_ALS-Fundraiser-2.jpgMary Beth Casey, left, Stella Martin and Dolores Sindaco enjoy food during the annual fundraiser for ALS on Aug. 26 in memory of Jimmy Duffy. Submitted photos

Barbara Dankulich, left, Mary Ellen English and Pat Quinn smile for the camera during the annual fundraiser for ALS on Aug. 26 in memory of Jimmy Duffy.
https://www.psdispatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/web1_ALS-Fundraiser-3.jpgBarbara Dankulich, left, Mary Ellen English and Pat Quinn smile for the camera during the annual fundraiser for ALS on Aug. 26 in memory of Jimmy Duffy. Submitted photos

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Information provided by Mary Hanczyc