Fighting for effective treatments and cures, and helping people with ALS to live their lives to the fullest.

Everything we do advances the search for effective treatments and cures for ALS

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Raised for ALS Research

Research

Our research program fuels global collaboration to expedite the discovery of treatments and cures for ALS.

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People with ALS Served

Care Services

Our team of professional Care Managers provide expert advice and assistance for people with ALS, free of charge.

Actions Taken Nationwide

Advocacy

Our advocacy efforts advance important public policy initiatives that benefit the entire ALS community.

Connect, Support, Chat

Connection groups are a great place for people living with ALS and their loved ones to share their personal experiences and learn more about strategies for preserving independence and maximizing quality of life.

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ASK ME: Genetic Testing and Familial ALS

Please watch our ASK ME educational event, “Genetic Testing and Familial ALS,” featuring Jean Swidler, Executive Director, Genetic ALS & FTD: End the Legacy, and Tara Jones, Genetic Counselor, Cedars-Sinai.

ASK ME: Advocacy in ALS - Why Your Voice Matters

Please watch our ASK ME educational webinar, "Advocacy in ALS - Why Your Voice Matters," to learn about how advocacy drives progress and benefits our ALS community in many ways, and how you can become an ALS advocate.

News & Stories

The Morris Family

Spotlight on … the Morris Family

2023 East Bay Walk To Defeat ALS(1)

ALS Community Rallies Together for the East Bay Walk to Defeat ALS

Establishing Clinical Practice Parameters And Standards For Home Care In ALS

Establishing Clinical Practice Parameters and Standards for Home Care in ALS

Stay up-to-date on ALS care, research, and advocacy, as well as upcoming Chapter activities and events, and learn more about the many ways the Golden West Chapter is helping the ALS community.