Stuart Millheiser
Stuart Millheiser | |
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 Stuart Millheiser with an Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis patient | |
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| Alma mater | Cornell University |
| Website | www |
Stuart Millheiser was born in Brooklyn, New York. After graduating from Cornell University with a BS, he came to California in 1980.[1] He founded Pecos Pharmaceuticals in the early 1990s and sold it at age 51.[2]
In 2007 he started the ALS Guardian Angels, A 501(c)(3) charity for the purpose of helping ALS (Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) victims live with the disease and maintain the highest quality of life possible.[3][4] He funds most of the charity’s work from his own savings and receives outside donations through fundraisers[5] and private donations. Stuart helps people from all over the world who have Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.[6][7]
References[edit]
- ^ "Stuart Millheiser Biography". www.ncacs.org. Retrieved 2 November 2014.
- ^ "Pecos Pharmaceutical, Inc. - Food and Drug Administration" (PDF). Food and Drug Administration. Retrieved 2 November 2014.
- ^ "Hajime dream comes true". Rafu Shimpo. Retrieved 2 November 2014.
- ^ "Everyday Hero: Stuart Millheiser is earth angel". Causes.com. Retrieved 2 November 2014.
- ^ "Giving for ALS Guardian Angels". GiveForward.com. Retrieved 2 November 2014.
- ^ "Everyday Hero: Stuart Millheiser answers ALS patients' pleas". Orange County Register. Retrieved 2 November 2014.
- ^ "Snohomish County Business Journal article on Stuart Millheiser". Snohomish County Business Journal. Archived from the original on 2 November 2014. Retrieved 2 November 2014.