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The ALS Association is a nonprofit organization that provides resources, support, and advocacy for people with ALS and their families. Learn more about the disease, get involved in research, and join the ALS community at ALS Nexus.
- Understanding Als
ALS, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, is a progressive...
- Local Support
Our nationwide network of ALS Association care teams and...
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The ALS Association leads the way in global research and...
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You can make a huge difference in the lives of people living...
- Navigating ALS
Navigating ALS. Life changes after an ALS diagnosis. Being...
- Advocacy
The ALS Association is at the forefront of public policy,...
- About Us
As the preeminent ALS organization, The Association leads...
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Below is contact information for the ALS Association staff....
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Dr. Ileana Howard is the Medical Co-Director of VA Puget...
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Through our global ALS researchprogram, The ALS Association has funded more than $120 million to worldwide research collaborations. This unrelenting focus has resulted in some of the greatest ALS research discoveries to date. We’re presently funding close to 100 active research projects, selected through a peer review process involving top ALS scie...
The ALS Association is at the forefront of the global research effort to find treatments and a cure for ALS. How is our program unique? 1. Operates with a global scope 2. Funds all phases of ALS research 3. Aims to translate research findings into meaningful therapies 4. Forges partnerships with government, academia, industry and other nonprofits 5...
The Association’s network plays a lead role in advocating for increased public and private support of ALS research and public policy initiatives that responds to the needs of people with ALS. Our organization’s public policy efforts in Washington, D.C. have raised the profile of ALS at the White House, among members of Congress, and within federal ...
The ALS Association helps patients and families cope with the day to day challenges of living with ALS by providing information, resources, and referrals to many sources, including a wide variety of community services. Our network of care teams provides patient and family support in communities across the country. Click hereto find a team near you....
Through public outreach, media relations, social media and the Internet, The Association continually raises awareness about ALS and the search for a cure. On average, each month 250,000 viewers visit our website, a vital source of information for those battling ALS and for people looking for the latest news and information about the disease. The AL...
The ALS Association is the leading nonprofit organization fighting ALS in the U.S. Learn how it funds global research, provides care services, advocates for public policy and raises awareness for people with ALS.
ALS is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, leading to muscle wasting and paralysis. Learn about the causes, symptoms, treatments, research and support for people living with ALS.
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