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Approximately 30,000 people in the U.S. are living with ALS. It claims some 5,600 lives each year. Our family has been affected twice - once in 1988, again in 2007. DefeatingALS.com is dedicated to raising awareness of ALS in memory of our loved ones.

In just a few minutes, you can help. Learn how you can raise awareness of ALS & make a difference.

CDC LAUNCHES ALS REGISTRY WEBSITE!

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention/Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (CDC/ATSDR) has launch the National ALS Registry website.  This is the first phase of building a website that later will include an online portal where people with ALS can enroll in the ALS Registry. 

The website is available at www.cdc.gov/als.

 

EVENTS IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

Walk to d'feet ALS

•  NATIONWIDE: Participate in a local Walk to D'feet ALS. They are happening all over the nation. Find a walk in your area - visit The ALS Association then enter your state or zipcode.

Bet on A Cure | Dallas ALS Fundraising Event

Dallas Texas Bet on a Cure for ALS Saturday September 12th, 2009
A casino night on Saturday, September 12, 2009 to raise money for ALS Therapy Development Institute (ALS TDI), a non-profit research company whose mission is to aggressively seek out, develop and deliver promising therapies to slow, arrest and cure ALS. Visit www.DallasALS.com for details and to purchase tickets.

Other ALS Awareness & Fundraising Events
Start a fundraising events to raise awareness about Lou Gehrig's disease. Participate or sponsor one. List your ALS fundraising event on this site. Upcoming Events and Fundraisers for ALS

 

•  THE EVENT that started this website...

Lou Gehrigs Disease Fund Raising Event Defeat Lou Gehrigs disease 26 385 4 defeating als

Green Bay Marathon, Wisconsin, May 21st, 2006: Frank completes the May 21st Green Bay marathon in 3:50:41. He leads a team of 19 runners & walkers and raises over $7,500 to help defeat ALS.

    Sponsor donation total - over $7,500! THANK YOU!
    Team Photos     Full Story

About ALS (Lou Gehrigs disease)

• ALS is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that attacks the motor neurons making even the simplest movements - walking, talking, gesturing, swallowing - nearly impossible.

• Approximately 30,000 people in the U.S. are living with ALS. It claims some 5,600 lives each year.

Learn more about ALS..

How You Can Help Defeat ALS

Raising awareness about ALS is crucial. Learn more about this devastating disease.

Do Local Fundraising - Start a local event to raise awareness about ALS.

Support ALSA Public Policy - Contact your Elected Officials on important legislative issues.

Donate to help defeat ALS - Make a donation to help fund ALS education and research.

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