ALS and Fenton Art Glass, Partners for Hope

The Fenton Art Glass Company is among the world's foremost producers of handmade art glass. From its modest roots as a glass decorating company in 1905, Fenton has progressed and become renowned for innovative colors and decorative treatments on pressed and blown glassware.

The Fenton Foundation of the Fenton Art Glass Company has supported ALSA's mission to find a cure for and improve living with ALS for more than 17 years. In 2004, the Fenton Foundation selected The ALS Association as its national partner. The ALS Association was chosen because of the Fenton family's direct experiences with ALS.

Through the sale of a special, limited edition glass basket called "Wish upon a star," the Fenton Art Glass Company has raised close to $10,000 for ALSA. The exclusive piece was designed specifically for The ALS Association by award-winning Fenton artist Robin Spindler. This unique basket will be produced through 2004 and is available through Fenton's website at www.fentonartglass.com.

Following up on the success of "Wish upon a star," Fenton Art Glass is now working on a special heart trinket box to be available for sale next spring with proceeds also going to The ALS Association.

"We are truly grateful for the support of the Fenton Art Glass Company," said Gary Leo, President and CEO of The ALS Association. "The generosity and steadfast support of the Fenton Art Glass Company helps enable ALSA to continue our aggressive quest in the search for effective treatment options and, ultimately, a cure for ALS."

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