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Much like long-distance swimming, ALS research is a marathon, not a race, that requires a team to be successful and only pushes forward stroke by stroke. To track his progress, visit track.rs/ALongSwim. Wishing you smooth sailing, calm sees, and safe passage. And he and his dogs are back on their favorite Marin trails, enjoying the view. On his way to the trail, Doug stopped for coffee at Pete’s, where he dropped his wallet three times in a matter of minutes. Dr. John Panagotacos, the on-call neurologist and stroke specialist, immediately ordered an MRI of McConnell’s brain. Thank you for taking on this huge challenge and shedding light on ALS.

That meant a walk on Corte Madera Ridge with his dogs. ALS is such a terrible disease. Doug was getting ready to leave the house when he noticed the dogs’ barking sounded somehow “off.” As he shushed them, his own voice sounded odd too, almost disembodied. We’re cheering for you Doug - and the whole McConnell crew! The boat pilot, an experienced captain who is guiding the swim, made the call Saturday afternoon, stating that his 32-foot Boston Whaler was taking on water due to the wind conditions.

To get the full experience of this website, He is trim, fit and diligent about check-ups. That meant a walk on Corte Madera Ridge with his dogs. Will donate to this event It is because of people like you cures will be found one day.

“But he’s wearing a deterrent device, so he should be okay.”. Though he is the only one who will be in the water, Mr. McConnell said that he is just one part of the marathon swim team.

Since A Long Swim was launched in 2011, Mr. McConnell has swum across Tampa Bay, the Catalina Channel, the Molokai Channel, looped around Manhattan Island and, of course, the English Channel — which is referred to as the Mount Everest of marathon swimming. Be careful on this swim and my brother Bill is in Lexington, MA in case you need a warm friendly place.

He has created, produced and hosted many series, special programs, and news projects for local, national and international distribution. Still in denial, Doug counted on fresh air and nature to work their usual magic. My husband has a form of ALS and I personally thank you for your determination and bravery I've done a bit of open water swimming so I understand the challenge. Amazing...I'm rooting for you. The swim was originally scheduled for Monday morning, but due to an unexpected chop blowing out of the northeast making for "confused waves" it has been postponed until Wednesday morning. Yet even people who are in the best of shape can’t avoid one inevitable risk: increasing age.

The best treatment options take place in a 3-hour window from onset of symptoms. He had noticed that his blood pressure tended to rise above normal when he was active, but he was taking medication to control it.

We will be cheering you on.

The core of his team, he said, is his family.

John Panagotacos, the on-call neurologist and stroke specialist, ordered a brain MRI; the image left no doubt Doug had suffered a small stroke in the back part of the right side of his brain. All the best in your swim & I’ll keep following you. Doug was getting ready to leave the house when he noticed the dogs’ barking sounded somehow “off.” As he shushed them, his own voice sounded odd too, almost disembodied. What is the shark device that Mr. Blair mentioned. Doug - have known you for years, since our Dundee days. Information related to your stay at MarinHealth Medical Center, Medical Records, Prescription Refills, New Patient Forms and more for our Clinic Patients, Classes & Events, News and other useful information for the Marin Community, COVID-19: MarinHealth Updates & Visitor Restrictions, Medical Center Patient Financial Services, Breast Surgical Oncology & Gynecologic Surgery.

Mr. McConnell’s father died after a long battle with ALS in 2006.

Hi Mccononnell Besides the small clot in his brain, Doug was eventually diagnosed with a patent foramen ovale, a tiny hole in the heart that is associated with stroke risk. I’ll call ahead.” When Doug and his wife arrived at the Marin General Hospital Emergency Department, the stroke team was ready and waiting.

Dr. John Panagotacos, the on-call neurologist and stroke specialist, ordered a brain MRI; the image left no doubt Doug had suffered a small stroke in the back part of the right side of his brain. Besides the small clot in his brain, Doug was eventually diagnosed with a patent foramen ovale, a tiny hole in the heart that is associated with stroke risk. It’s all nerves when we’re out there,” she said.

What you’re doing to support & give back amazes me and gives me hope in humanity.

This is wonderful thing your doing for DAd and everyone one with ALS we need find a cure right away so many people have this.my Step Mother Die from it.very Sad they need to put all money to this.

Doug McConnell has hosted and produced many series, specials and news reports on commercial and public television since moving back to the Bay Area in …

God speed, friend. Mr. McConnell will finish at the Edgartown Lighthouse with a welcoming party at the Harbor View beginning Monday at 5 p.m.

For him, having a Certified Stroke Center a short drive away was “a stroke of good luck.” But Doug is even luckier that he came through the experience with no lasting consequences, despite having spent such a dangerously long time ignoring his symptoms. It really becomes kind of two swims.

“The currents are strong and the navigation is going to be very difficult. I did the water bucket challang at work The discovery, Mr. McConnell said, was announced just a few days after he landed on the Wissant shore of the English Channel. My father also died of ALS. A non-smoker who is committed to healthy eating and regular exercise, Doug seems like an unlikely stroke candidate.

But on the 35th stroke, Mr. McConnell was stung by a lion’s mane jellyfish. The Vineyard triathlon is Saturday, Sept. 8 beginning at 7 a.m. with a swim at Inkwell Beach. I always thought Woods Hole to the Vineyard would be fun swim too. “Open-water swimming is very different.”. From the wind-filled sails of a clipper ship to the diesel-powered turbines of a freight boat, the channel that cuts between Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard has been traversed by seafarers for generations.

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