Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), often referred to as "Lou Gehrig's disease," is a very tragic and fatal disease that attacks the central nervous system causing an increasing loss of muscular function over several years.

To assist individuals and their families living in the Central Texas region of Texas suffering from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis “ALS,” or Lou Gehrig's disease. In the spirit of the individual for whom the foundation is named - Bo Busby - The Busby Foundation will endeavor to make life easier for those who face the difficulty of daily life with ALS.