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Living While Dying: An ALS Story

Bruce Kramer lived a remarkably rich life because of – not despite – an incurable, always fatal disease: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig’s Disease. He was diagnosed with ALS December 6, 2... Read more

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Songwriter finds inspiration in MPR series on Bruce Kramer

Songwriter finds inspiration in MPR series on Bruce Kramer

Los Angeles-based singer/songwriter Anna Schulze was so touched by the "Living While Dying" series that she wrote "Don't... Read more

27 Jul 2016

7mins

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31. Saying goodbye

31. Saying goodbye

As Bruce Kramer's life nears its end, friends and family gather at his bedside to say goodbye. Cathy Wurzer shares her t... Read more

8 Apr 2016

13mins

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30. Tipping point

30. Tipping point

As ALS continues to diminish his physical capacity, Bruce Kramer considers when his condition will reach a tipping point... Read more

11 Mar 2016

16mins

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29. A love story

29. A love story

Bruce Kramer and his wife Ev Emerson discuss how they fell in love and how their relationship evolved through marriage a... Read more

22 Jan 2016

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28. Honesty

28. Honesty

The choir that he once directed visits Bruce Kramer's home at Christmas. He appreciates the frank and honest conversatio... Read more

8 Jan 2016

9mins

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27. Focus

27. Focus

Bruce Kramer says ALS helped him focus on what is important in life: love and relationships. He also talks about a devic... Read more

24 Dec 2015

24mins

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26. Leadership

26. Leadership

Bruce Kramer taught leadership ethics at the University of St. Thomas. He talked to students about how his training as a... Read more

11 Dec 2015

8mins

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25. Being tested

25. Being tested

Bruce Kramer is tired of having the progression of his ALS measured with a number. He has embraced living in the moment.

4 Dec 2015

18mins

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24. Prepared for ALS

24. Prepared for ALS

Bruce Kramer tells us that during his childhood, his mother was frequently ill and in the hospital. He says that experie... Read more

25 Nov 2015

9mins

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23. The stress of caregiving

23. The stress of caregiving

Bruce Kramer and his wife Ev Emerson discuss how their relationship has evolved as she has taken on the role of caregive... Read more

20 Nov 2015

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