The Walk to Defeat ALS is moving to a new season! Join us on May 15, 2021 for the Oregon and SW Washington virtual Walk to Defeat ALS!
- 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 is going virtual this year! Join us on October 29 at 6:30 p.m. for our virtual gala and live stream event. The online silent auction will begin on October 26.
- 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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