May is ALS Awareness Month - a time to bring awareness and understanding of this devastating disease.
- Please be assured that the work of The ALS Association will continue. The first priority is the safety and well-being of people with ALS, their families and caregivers, and our staff.
- Chapter staff will be working remotely and are still available to our constituents daily via phone, email, or video chat.
- All in-person Support Groups have been cancelled. All groups have transitioned to Virtual Support Groups.
- The 2020 Dinner Auction and Gala has been postponed to October 24, 2020.
- The Ride to Defeat ALS is now the Ride to Defeat ALS in Your Neighborhood. We encourage our community to sign up and cycle wherever you want the weekend of July 18 and 19.
- We anticipate that some other activities may need to be cancelled, modified, or rescheduled; we will communicate with you directly regarding changes to upcoming plans, so please watch your email.
- You can find the latest updates about our activities on our Facebook page.
For the most recent information about coronavirus (COVID-19), The ALS Association recommends that you reference the websites for the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the World Health Organization (WHO), and state and local health authorities. The ALS Association has also made available a fact sheet about COVID-19 and its impact on people with ALS.
For specific information about symptoms you may be experiencing or questions about personal exposure as someone living wth ALS or as a caregiver, please contact your physician directly.
Thank you for your patience as we manage this rapidy shifting situation.
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Our volunteers provide invaluable assistance in the office, help coordinate our chapter events, advocate at The ALS Association's National ALS Advocacy Day and Public Policy Conference, and devote their time and energy so that we are able to provide essential care services.
Remembering Our Loved Ones
This campaign gives our chapter a meaningful way to remember the remarkable people we provided care and support for during their time living with ALS. These banners are shared at our events such as the Walk to Defeat ALS®.
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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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For People with ALS
Learn about our grant program, upcoming scientific meetings, and opportunities to collaborate.
For Researchers
Caring for someone with ALS is hard work. We offer resources and support to help you.
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