ALS Canada

Do you know how the impacted the future of research?

The Ice Bucket Challenge, combined with the Brain Canada partnership, stimulated an unprecedented influx of over $20 million to the ALS Canada Research Program. That funding has supported more than 20 research grants in the last 10 years and has massively accelerated the global understanding of ALS.

More than just a challenge, your participation in the Ice Bucket Challenge builds awareness and funds critical research for . Join ALS Canada in making a splash and take on the challenge this summer! For more information, visit https://bit.ly/4bLVOvT.

At ALS Canada, we are grateful for our partnership with HealthPartners and the incredible network of volunteers who help spread awareness for our cause, and various other health charities in Canada. Their devotion and willingness to share personal stories extend our reach and strengthen our impact.
Read more about HealthPartners’ volunteers here: https://bit.ly/4eObOjt.

Do you have a birthday, wedding, or other special occasion coming up? Consider including a Facebook fundraiser to raise funds for ALS Canada and increase the impact of your event - simultaneously celebrating and supporting !

Facebook fundraisers are a quick and easy way to raise money and engage your friends and family to make a difference! Motivated by everyone who has spread awareness through Facebook fundraisers in the past, we want to encourage the rest of our community to try it out and witness the change you can inspire! Setting up a Facebook fundraiser is as easy as 1, 2, 3! To learn more on creating a fundraiser of your own, visit our blog: https://bit.ly/3xSL3tA.

🔬 Catch up on what’s currently happening in research! In the July 2024 Research Update, you’ll explore new insights into the progression of ALS at the cellular level, promising new therapeutic targets and biomarker candidates, modern genetic techniques, large-scale analyses enhancing our understanding of ALS, and more. To read more, visit https://bit.ly/4cSyi11.

🔬 Découvrez ce qui se passe actuellement dans le domaine de la recherche ! Dans la mise à jour de la recherche juillet 2024, découvrez de nouvelles informations sur la progression de la SLA au niveau cellulaire, de nouvelles cibles thérapeutiques et de nouveaux biomarqueurs prometteurs, des techniques génétiques modernes, des analyses à grande échelle nous permettant de mieux comprendre la maladie, et bien plus encore.

Pour en savoir plus, visitez https://bit.ly/462eaaH.

Wow – what an incredible year for the ALS Canada 💜

Your resilience and passion fills our hearts and fuels us toward our vision of . A HUGE thank you to all participants, volunteers, donors, and sponsors who came together as a rallying force to make the 2024 Walk season one we will never forget. We are so proud to say that you’ve helped raise over $1.8 million for the ALS Canada Walk to End ALS this year! This is an incredible achievement and fundraising milestone, one that we haven’t hit since before 2020.

It’s incredible to see everyone in the ALS community unite, whether you are a person living with or part of their support network or lost someone to this devastating disease. Join us in looking back at some of our favourite memories from Walk to End ALS events across Ontario, visit https://bit.ly/3Y1q3vk.

And if you haven’t had a chance to donate, there’s still time, visit https://bit.ly/3xRJn3s.

Get ready this summer to go the extra mile and hit the road to train for the ALS Canada on September 22. 💪

Warm weather and blue skies are the perfect opportunity to get outside with friends and family – so why not use that time to get ready to do more for Canadians living with ? When you register, train, and fundraise for Revolution Ride you join a diverse team of expert, casual, and new cyclists gearing up for .

Don’t wait – registration prices increase on July 15 to $130. Register today, or make a donation, visit https://bit.ly/3QPXAoD.

And remember, if you have an interested youth, they can register for FREE using the code UNDER18!

Showcase your community’s power and passion for change at the ALS Canada ! 💪

Rally with friends, family, and colleagues for a challenge that not only promotes team building but builds awareness of and the 4,000 Canadians and their families living with the disease every day.

Join us on October 19 at York University, Toronto, Ontario, to do more for individuals and families living with ALS. Don’t wait, learn about how you and your organization can get involved today, visit https://bit.ly/3x1JKs3.

Catch up on ALS Canada’s latest advocacy efforts, including meetings with Health Canada, our continued push for the implementation of the Ontario Provincial ALS Program, recognition from government officials for June ALS Awareness Month and more. Read our most recent Advocacy Update to learn more: https://bit.ly/3VRKsQJ.

Thank You! 💖🌟

We did it! With your amazing support, we’ve welcomed more than 30 new online monthly donors during ALS Awareness Month. Your monthly gifts will fuel critical research, provide support services, and drive advocacy efforts. Thank you for your generosity and for being a part of our community. Together, we are making an extraordinary impact! 🙌💜

Meet Kris – the Chair of the 2024 ALS Canada volunteer committee!

Kris is steering us toward change at Revolution Ride, powered by her close personal connection with ALS and unwavering confidence in the strength of community. By coming together to raise awareness and show support for Canadians living with ALS and their families, we create the path toward .

Gear up for change this September with Kris in picturesque Dundas, Ontario. Register today and kick-start your fundraising, visit https://bit.ly/3QPXAoD.

ALS already takes away so much from people - air travel shouldn’t be another barrier. Many Canadians living with ALS who rely on mobility devices face significant challenges when flying. That’s why ALS Canada has sent a letter to the Hon. Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Transport, urging the government to ensure accessible, safe, and dignified air travel for all. We look forward to collaborating with the Ministry to address this important issue. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4cflPoh.

Throughout ALS Awareness Month, the power of the ALS community is felt coast to coast to coast, cultivating connection and hope for . From donors, fundraisers, advocates, researchers, clinicians, volunteers, and staff, each role is pivotal to moving our mission forward – illustrating the truth in being stronger together. ALS Canada is pleased to highlight the significance of our collective efforts that unite us all in our 2023 Annual Report, Empowered by community.

To read our 2023 Annual Report to the community, visit https://bit.ly/3VC0FJT.

It’s crucial that promising young investigators are nurtured into a career focused on research in Canada. The ALS Canada – Brain Canada Career Transition Award identifies and engages rising stars pursuing innovative research in labs and academic institutions across the country. This award has the long-term goal of developing the next generation of scientists, contributing to knowledge generation and translation in ALS.

Applications for the 2024 Career Transition Award are due August 19, 2024 at 1:00 pm ET. Apply today and help us spread the word: https://bit.ly/4aRP1l1.

Il est essentiel que les jeunes chercheurs prometteurs soient encouragés à faire carrière dans la recherche sur la au Canada. La Société canadienne de la SLA et Brain Canada permettent d'identifier et d'engager les jeunes talents qui poursuivent des recherches novatrices dans des laboratoires et des établissements universitaires à travers le pays. Cette bourse a pour objectif à long terme de former la prochaine génération de scientifiques, contribuant ainsi à la production et à l'application des connaissances sur la SLA.

Les candidatures pour la bourse de transition de carrière 2024 doivent être déposées le 19 août à 13 h 00 HE. Appliquez dès aujourd'hui et aidez-nous à diffuser le message : https://bit.ly/4aRqH2K.

Unite for ALS Awareness Month 🌟 Chris Pon shares his personal journey with ALS and how his father's courage inspires him every day. This ALS Awareness Month, read his moving blog post and celebrate the incredible memory of his Dad. Read it now by visiting https://bit.ly/4c4ntco.

☀️ 🚴 The summer sun is shining, and the roads are calling your name – it's the perfect time to register and start your training for the ALS Canada !

At Revolution Ride, you have the chance to use your passion for cycling – or newfound interest – in the name of creating change for 4,000 Canadians and their families living with . By taking on the 12 km, 40 km, or 90 km route and fundraising, you join a community effort to increase awareness and raise critical funds for community-based services, advocacy initiatives, and the most promising ALS research in Canada.

Ride with us this September 22 in Dundas, Ontario, as we gear up for change! Register today and kick-start your fundraising, visit https://bit.ly/3QPXAoD.

We're at the ALS Canada in Sault Ste. Marie today to finish off a great Walk season! Thank you to everyone who rallied to fundraise, raise awareness, and show support for the 4,000 Canadians and their families living with . 💜 There's still time to make your donation. Visit https://bit.ly/4aVjKwd.

An important story of one family’s journey with ALS.

Remembering Bob Acton: Stories about love, loss, and creating a lasting legacy In 2016, Bob Acton lost his short, courageous battle against amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS. Now, eight years later, those closest to him continue to grapple with the immeasurable void created by his passing.

We're ready to make an impact at ALS Canada events in Durham Region, Hamilton, Sudbury, London, and York Region South this Saturday morning! What better way to kick off the weekend than walking to raise awareness for 💜Interested in donating? Visit https://bit.ly/4aVjKwd.