The ALS Association
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Prevent the Spread of Coronavirus
People with ALS are at an increased risk for respiratory problems associated with viral infections.
Prevent the Spread of Coronavirus
People with ALS are at an increased risk for respiratory problems associated with viral infections.
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Coronavirus Statement
The ALS Association understands that many of you in our ALS community may have questions and concerns related to the spread of the coronavirus, known as COVID-19. We are closely monitoring national government health agency guidance on dealing with the coronavirus.
First 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.
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.
Our Mission
To discover treatments and a cure for ALS, and to serve, advocate for, and empower people affected by ALS to live their lives to the fullest.
Join the Movement to End ALS
The ALS community needs your help to put an end to this devastating disease. When you participate, advocate, and donate, you advance the fight to find the cure and lead us toward a world without ALS!
ALS Focus is a survey program that captures the experiences and perspectives of people with ALS and their caregivers, putting the preferences of people affected by ALS at the center of ALS decision making.
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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
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 Advocate
View Our 2020 Public Policy Priorities
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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Resources
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.
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You Can Help Create A World Without ALS
Your gift will help The ALS Association support research to find a cure for ALS and provide much-needed services to patients and their families. By becoming a part of The ALS Association family and making your gift today, you will help sustain hope in thousands of people affected by ALS.
