Month: September 2023
Watch the event programming of the Napa Valley Ride to Defeat ALS and Walk sponsored by our Accessibility and Inclusivity Sponsor, Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma America.
Luis Borba was admired by many and was often referred to as “Uncle Louie,” from many family and friends. Luis developed a life in the Central Valley, and worked on…
Our deepest gratitude to Golden West supporter Tom Horton, who participated in his 17th Catalina Classic Paddleboard Race to Defeat ALS on August 27, 2023. The annual Catalina Classic Paddleboard…
At the annual National ALS Registry Research Symposium, hosted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there was a special presentation on mapping to better understand the registry’s…
The viral ALS Ice Bucket Challenge a few years ago raised major funding that resulted in the discovery of new genes connected to the disease. One of those genes is…
On Wednesday, September 27, 2023, the FDA will host a public advisory committee meeting (AdComm) for BrainStorm Cell Therapeutics’ stem cell therapy NurOwn for the treatment of ALS. The public…
In 2020, Elizabeth Sy was diagnosed with ALS. After learning more about the disease, the Sy family connected with ALS Golden West for services and support. The Sy family also…
Born in Canada, Gary Jarrett was the youngest of five kids who spent the majority of his childhood in Southern California. In 1973 the family moved to the Central Coast…