Tim LaFollette and Often Awesome
Bass player Tim LaFollette was diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS, or Lou Gehrig's Disease) in April 2009. His friends started the Often Awesome Army, working to improve Tim's quality of life and create awareness about ALS. Tim's battle was featured in a web series called "Often Awesome: The Series." Tim died on the morning of August 23, 2011, surrounded by family and friends.
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