How did I end up throwing out the 1st pitch at Boston’s Fenway Park? Well, my bosses-bosses-bosses from CVS Health were there to present a $4 or 5 Million check to the distinguished cast of docs from The ALS Therapy Alliance. Barry and I were just along for the ride, as the ALS poster kids.

Someone with the Red Sox came up to our group and said, “So. Who’s throwing the pitch?” I think it was my daughter who replied, “Let one of the dumb-looking guys from Cleveland do it.”

Fast forward a few minutes and there I was, chucking the ball into the ground a good 10-feet in front of the catcher. I recall groans mixed with laughter. 

My pitching aside, it was an amazing night for ALS research. And for the Charlton and Winovich families. Below, you can learn more about the supremely-talented ensemble who had my back at Fenway…