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The ALS Association The ALS Association is the only national non-profit organization fighting ALS on every front. Start a Fundraiser: https://oclp.goodunited.io/lnvaVegq

The Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Association - Fighting ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease.

ALS research gives hope. Your donation fuels critical discoveries, allows people living with ALS to access new forms of ...
10/11/2026

ALS research gives hope. Your donation fuels critical discoveries, allows people living with ALS to access new forms of mobility, accelerates new treatments, and brings us closer to a cure. None of this is possible without your support.
Help us continue advancing research and improving lives by making a donation today: als.org/donate

We are proud to be partnering with so many incredible companies that stand with us in the fight against ALS. Our partner...
10/09/2026

We are proud to be partnering with so many incredible companies that stand with us in the fight against ALS. Our partners at Shionogi Inc. are hosting a virtual session that gets right to the heart of it: The Importance of Multidisciplinary Care & Assistive Technology in ALS: How to Start Planning Ahead. David, who is living with ALS, and his wife Linda sit down with Dr. Chelsea Shugars and licensed social worker Celeste Scherb to talk about planning ahead — and why having the right team and technologies can have a real impact on quality of life.

"I have a quarterly ALS clinic visit where all the people who are involved with my ALS care work together as a team for my appointment, which I think is a really good model." — David

That's what proactive, coordinated care looks like — and it's why partners like Shionogi matter so much. Through these sessions, they are helping families like David and Linda's feel less alone while they’re figuring out what comes next.

Participate virtually from wherever you are by registering for one of their two sessions today (October 15th or November 5th): https://event.on24.com/wcc/r/5491987/121A0CE57B766BBA714C68E111649296?partnerref=ALSASocial

10/09/2026

In this episode, host Cory Mosley sits down with Nuri Smith, a Ph.D. student at Emory University. Nuri is an influencer who educates her followers on her ALS research and other neurological conditions. Nuri had the opportunity to attend ALS Nexus in Orlando this past August and Cory was feeling the FOMO. Together they discuss the latest ALS research, highlights from ALS Nexus and what is next for the future of ALS.

There's still time to participate in a Walk to Defeat ALS event this year! Gather your friends and join us for a day con...
10/09/2026

There's still time to participate in a Walk to Defeat ALS event this year! Gather your friends and join us for a day connecting with others, spending time in community, and raising funds to support people living with ALS and advance ALS research.
Sign up today: walktodefeatals.org

New ALS Matters episode coming tomorrow!In this episode, host Cory Mosley sits down with Nuri Smith, a Ph.D. student at ...
10/08/2026

New ALS Matters episode coming tomorrow!

In this episode, host Cory Mosley sits down with Nuri Smith, a Ph.D. student at Emory University. Nuri is an influencer who educates her followers on her ALS research and other neurological conditions. Nuri had the opportunity to attend ALS Nexus in Orlando this past August and Cory was feeling the FOMO. Together they discuss the latest ALS research, highlights from ALS Nexus and what is next for the future of ALS.

This is a conversation you won't want to miss. Join us via livestream on Facebook and LinkedIn at 12 p.m. ET TOMORROW or watch it on YouTube at 2 p.m. ET.

We are heartbroken at the passing of Pat Dolan, a cornerstone of our community.When Pat Dolan was diagnosed with ALS in ...
10/08/2026

We are heartbroken at the passing of Pat Dolan, a cornerstone of our community.

When Pat Dolan was diagnosed with ALS in July 2016, he knew the life he thought he had planned would be forever changed. He and Mara, his wife of 24 years, enjoyed many of their favorite activities: hiking, traveling and finding the perfect IPA. Surely ALS would now alter their path. During one of his ALS clinic visits, he recalled one couple being forced to drive 170 miles from every three months to receive the closest clinic care available while another woman drove herself 80 miles round trip.

“That experience led me to map the ALS clinics to understand access to care and identify the underserved communities.” Pat said.

With the help of his friends and colleagues, Pat created the ALS Clinic Locator, a resource that would enable the ALS community to locate ALS multidisciplinary care via city or zip code.

We will miss Pat deeply but his wonderful spirit and contributions to the ALS community will serve as an incredible legacy for him.

The fall season is here, which means that hoodie season is here! Grab an ALS hoodie for the fall season today! als.org/s...
10/07/2026

The fall season is here, which means that hoodie season is here! Grab an ALS hoodie for the fall season today! als.org/shop

For Eric Hagen’s best friend, Nathaniel, who was diagnosed with ALS in June 2024, the disease has taken away many physic...
10/07/2026

For Eric Hagen’s best friend, Nathaniel, who was diagnosed with ALS in June 2024, the disease has taken away many physical abilities, but it has never diminished his spirit, humor, or optimism. Witnessing Nathaniel’s journey has given Eric a firsthand understanding of ALS’s devastating impact and reinforced the importance of supporting people and families impacted by the disease.

In this guest blog post, Eric reflects on Nathaniel’s resilience and the strength that extends far beyond a diagnosis.

Read more: https://www.als.org/blog/strength-beyond-diagnosis-my-friend-nathaniel

We love seeing all of the costumes and team spirit at all of our Walk to Defeat ALS events across the country! From supe...
10/06/2026

We love seeing all of the costumes and team spirit at all of our Walk to Defeat ALS events across the country! From superheroes to inflatable dinosaurs and dancing mascots, the Walk to Defeat ALS 2026 was bursting with creativity, energy, and heart.

We aren't allowed to have favorites, but let’s be honest…some folks really showed up with their costumes!

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