Kiss My ALS Foundation

Kiss My ALS Foundation Helping those affected by ALS - Creating Awareness - Finding a Cure

Kiss My ALS Board Members

Bill Bruns - President
Kathleen Schmidt - Vice President
Tomis Schmidt - Treasurer
Jessie Kuechenmeister - Secretary
Mike Peterson - Board of Directors
Chris Noem - Board of Directors
Chad Noem - Board of Directors

07/26/2026

ALS affects the motor neurons responsible for controlling voluntary muscle movement, gradually disrupting communication between the brain and muscles over time. Researchers continue working to better understand the biological changes behind ALS, including how the disease develops and progresses: https://bit.ly/3MRvhXk

This resource breaks down the science behind ALS in a more approachable way while exploring some of the key processes researchers are studying today.

07/26/2026

ALS treatment research is continuing to evolve as an experimental oral therapy recently received FDA fast track designation: https://bit.ly/3Rr02EN

Read more about how researchers are approaching nerve cell communication in ALS, and why this update is gaining attention in ongoing ALS clinical trials and experimental treatment development. Researchers are continuing to explore new pathways that could shape future ALS treatment options, adding to broader conversations around research, symptom progression, and emerging therapies.

07/26/2026
07/04/2026

A former NFL star is turning his experience into a call for greater ALS awareness, earlier recognition of symptoms, and stronger support for research: https://bit.ly/4wpwcj6

His message is about making sure more people understand this disease and why every step toward awareness matters.

Read how he’s using his platform to advocate for the ALS community and why he hopes his story leads to change.

07/01/2026

ALS can occur both with and without a family history, and understanding the difference between familial ALS and sporadic ALS may help patients and families better follow conversations around genetics, inheritance, research, and risk factors. While most ALS cases are considered sporadic, researchers continue learning more about the role genes may play in some forms of the disease: https://bit.ly/3ZK99B5

This resource explores the differences between familial and sporadic ALS along with some of the genetic factors researchers are continuing to study.

Grab a partner and go!! It will be a great time!!
06/19/2026

Grab a partner and go!! It will be a great time!!

Here is your chance to not only enjoy a fantastic dart tournament but also help raise money for an amazing cause. If you can't throw in the tournament but would still like to help, scan the QR code or search Kiss My ALS foundation.
The Tournament
Date: June 20th
Location: Sully's Irish Pub
Doors will open at noon with darts flying at 1pm
It is a bring your own partner tournament. Max PPD is 54.
Handicapped tournament. If you don't throw league darts or don't have a clue on what a PPD is... thats fine too, sign up and we'll figure it out!!! It's not about whether your good at darts or not... it all about having fun, and it's easily done with this amazing dart community. So stop into Sully's and sign up!!
32 teams max. 54ppd max team ppd.

Help us spread the word, this is a "let's go have a fun time!" type of tournament and helps raise money for a good cause.

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Brookings, SD

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