ALS is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that robs people of the ability to move, to speak and eventually, to breathe. We need your help to find a cure.
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Walk to Defeat ALS
More than 180 walks take place in communities across the country February through November. Walk to Defeat ALS draws people of all ages and athletic abilities coming together to honor a loved one with the disease, to remember those who’ve passed and to show their support for the cause.
Host your own event to support our Chapter
Hold a golf tournament, run a marathon, or donate your birthday to raise funds that will help create a world without ALS.
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Celebrate a Loved One with ALS
Pay tribute to a friend or loved one affected by ALS. Each tribute is a personalized online fund designed to honor or memorialize someone special. Your Community of Hope fund creates a lasting legacy.
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Whether you’re newly diagnosed, navigating your journey with the disease, caring for a person with ALS, or researching the cure, there are resources to support you.
Let us help you and your family cope with the day-to-day challenges of living with ALS.
For People with ALS
Learn about our grant program, upcoming scientific meetings, and opportunities to collaborate.
For Researchers
Caring for someone with ALS is hard work. We offer resources and support to help you.
For Caregivers- ALS Community Responds to FDA Guidance Document with Call for More Urgency, Flexibility
November 7, 2019 - Show Appreciation to a Caregiver During National Family Caregivers Month
November 1, 2019 - ALS Association Contributes $3.3 Million to Fund Groundbreaking Genome-Sequencing Database
October 22, 2019 - High School Students Spread Awareness and Raise Money for ALS Research
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