Since the Ice Bucket Challenge, more than 12 new genes have been discovered, bringing the total number of genes known to have a connection to ALS to more than 40, and the first treatment for a genetic form of the disease was approved. We know that better understanding the genetics of ALS will help make it easier to identify those at risk and ultimately prevent new cases of ALS altogether.
Since 2021, June 2 has been celebrated as Lou Gehrig Day by Major League Baseball (MLB) in ballparks across the country -- a day to help spread awareness and raise funds for people living with ALS and their families. Here are some of the events happening across the ALS Association to celebrate this legacy that joins together the baseball and ALS communities.
Join us on Thursday, June 6th for ALS Awareness Day with the Tampa Tarpons. Don't miss your chance to experience the excitement and help us raise funds for people living with ALS and their families.
We know finding ways to optimize treatments and care, and increasing access to care, helps people with ALS live the way they want with a better quality of life. That’s where multidisciplinary care comes in.
Selina Lavonne Rambo wrote the book "Grandpa's Wise Words" for her children to remember the good times they've experienced with their grandpa even though he was facing ALS. She hopes to share with other families with young kids who are affected by the disease.
The ALS Association and Focused Ultrasound Foundation have partnered to support a small pilot clinical study that will leverage focused ultrasound technology as part of a new ALS treatment approach. The study will be led by Agessandro Abrahao, M.D., an assistant professor of neurology at the University of Toronto and an associate scientist at Sunnybrook Research Institute.
Before the Ice Bucket Challenge, the lack of ALS awareness only added to the struggle individuals and their families face. The needs of people living with ALS were not well understood and services were often lacking. After the Challenge, people knew what ALS was, but we still need more support.
Join us on June 2nd to celebrate Lou Gehrig Day with the Lexington Legends. Don't miss your chance to experience the excitement and help us raise funds for people living with ALS and their families.
To purchase tickets, please click here. 50% of the proceeds benefit the ALS Association.