OUR MISSION

To lead the fight to cure and treat ALS through
global, cutting-edge research, and to empower
people with Lou Gehrig’s Disease and their
families to live fuller lives by providing them
with compassionate care and support.

OUR VISION

In the quest to create a world without ALS, our vision is to care for and support all people living with Lou Gehrig’s Disease as we leave no stone unturned in our relentless search for a cure.

We will achieve our vision by
upholding our commitment to be the:

• Preeminent organization and catalyst in directing, funding and promoting ALS research;
• Most comprehensive provider of care and support services to the ALS Community through our coordinated network of Chapters, Centers and clinics;
• Leading advocate and voice for the ALS Community;
• Recognized authority and most trusted source of information and education about ALS.

OUR VALUES

• People with ALS and their families come first in everything we do.
  
  
• Scientific credibility and innovation are the hallmarks of our research program.
  
  
• Integrity, honesty and ethical behavior guide all our endeavors.
  
  
• Champion the cause of people with ALS to raise awareness, understanding and support at every turn.
  
  
• Collaboration and partnership within our organization and with others who share our goals and values promote continued success in the fight against ALS.
  
  
• Mutual respect is the cornerstone for all our working relationships.
  
  
• Financial strength enables us to accomplish our goals.
  
  
• Commitment to excellence and professionalism are key tenets at all levels of our organization.
  
  
• Diversity of ideas, cultures, ethnicities and backgrounds strengthen our efforts.
  
  
• Teamwork:  We are a unified organization with one vision and one mission.

Website Mission

The mission of The Association Web site is to be a leading source of information for those battling ALS and for people looking for the latest news and information about the disease.