The ALS Association

ALS Association Mission, Vision, and History Mission: To discover treatments and a cure for ALS while serving, advocating for, and empowering those affected by the disease. Vision: A world without ALS. History: Founded in 1985, the ALS Association leads in research, care services, and advocacy. It gained global recognition with the 2014 Ice Bucket Challenge, raising over $115 million for ALS research and support programs.

The ALS Association accomplishes its mission and vision by focusing on care, advocacy, and research: Care Services: Offers support for people with ALS and their families through clinics, equipment loans, support groups, and educational resources. Advocacy: Influences public policy to improve access to care, secure research funding, and raise awareness through campaigns like the Ice Bucket Challenge. Research: Funds global projects, partners with scientists, and supports initiatives like the ALS Tissue Bank to discover treatments and a cure. Community Engagement: Organizes events like the Walk to Defeat ALS to fundraise and build support. These programs empower those affected by ALS and drive progress toward a world without ALS.