ALS is a progressive neurodegenerative disease and we need your help to find a cure.
ALS is a progressive neurodegenerative disease and we need your help to find a cure.
Learn MoreFirst and foremost, the safety and well-being of people living with ALS and those in the ALS community continue to be our highest priority. If you have questions about local chapter events or activities, please contact your chapter directly. We have developed medical information materials which can help inform medical providers about specific issues and considerations during an emergency situation or hospital stay.
For the most recent information about the coronavirus (COVID-19), the ALS Association recommends that you reference the websites for the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO).
For specific information about symptoms you may be experiencing or questions about personal exposure as someone living with ALS or as a caregiver, please contact your physician directly.
The Jane Calmes ALS Scholarship Fund
Applications for this year’s scholarship awards, which will be distributed for the fall 2020 and spring 2021 semesters, are being accepted through May 18, 2020.
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Walk to Defeat ALS®
Walk to Defeat ALS® draws people of all ages and athletic abilities together to honor the courageous souls who are affected by ALS, to remember those who have passed, and to show support for the cause. When you Walk to Defeat ALS©, you help expand the programs and services that benefit people living with the disease across the nation and in your community.
I Will Attend
Advocate
The U.S. government is the single largest funding source of ALS research and care, and ALS advocates play a critical role in securing federal support and concern for the cause. Personal stories and passionate testimonials show Congress why they must do more to find the cure for ALS. We need your help.
I Will AdvocateView Our 2020 Public Policy Priorities
National ALS Registry
The National ALS Registry is a congressionally mandated registry for persons in the U.S. with ALS. It is the only population-based registry in the U.S. that collects information to help scientists learn more about who gets ALS and its causes.
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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.
Find information on FDA-approved drugs, medical information materials, and enroll in The National ALS Registry.
For People With ALS & Caregivers
Learn about The ALS Association’s grant program, upcoming scientific meetings, and opportunities to collaborate.
For Researchers
- The ALS Association Adds Six New Members to National Board of Trustees
March 9, 2020 - “You can’t give up”: Christian James on Living With ALS
March 6, 2020 - New Weekly Podcast, Connecting ALS, to Share Stories of Hope
March 5, 2020 - A Deeper Look into ALS Association Efforts to Speed Approval of Gene Therapies
March 4, 2020
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