On January 25, 2007 I had the privilege to photograph the 2007 Diamond Awards. This event is put on by the University of Minnesota and the Bob Allison Ataxia Foundation. The goal of this event is to raise money for research on Ataxia since there is no cure. Bob Allison was a great baseball player for the Twins and after he retired he was diagnosed with this disease. This neurological disease caused Bob to not be able to walk and eventually unable to talk as well. After 8 years Bob lost his battle to Ataxia. It was his families vision to start a reasearch fund for this illness so that others may have a chance at a cure. The MN Twins and more than 650 people were happy to be apart of this great cause. Over $373,000 was raised in 5 hours and there was not a dry eye in the house.