Swami's Cafe regulars dish out help for man with Lou Gehrig's disease

Tim Ryland - Staff Photographer Frank Teixeira, who suffers from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), often referred to as Lou Gehrig's disease, and who with his wife, Linda, originated the concept of Big Fat Love, relaxes at Swami's Cafe in Encinitas in May. <br><small><B>TIM RYLAND </B>Staff Photographer</small> <br><A HREF="https://secure.townnews.com/nctimes.com/forms/photo_services/linkorder.php?des= Tim Ryland / Frank Teixeira, who suffers from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), often referred to as Lou Gehrig's disease, and who with his wife, Linda, originated the concept of Big Fat Love, relaxes at Swami's Cafe in Encinitas in May. " target="new">Order a copy of this photo</A> <!— <br><A HREF=" ">More of this story</A> —> <br> <A HREF="http://www.nctimes.com/news/photogallery/" target="new">Visit our Photo Gallery</A> <br> <hr width="250">