No matter where his lab equipment has been located, Dr. Akerman has been focused on untangling the underlying causes of neurodegenerative diseases like #ALS. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eJWExzUF
The ALS Association
Non-profit Organizations
Arlington, Virginia 23,430 followers
Fighting ALS on every front through research, care services, and advocacy.
About us
Established in 1985, The ALS Association is the only national non-profit organization fighting ALS on every front. By leading the way in global research, providing assistance for people with ALS through a nationwide network, coordinating multidisciplinary care through certified clinical care centers, and fostering government partnerships, The Association builds hope and enhances quality of life while aggressively searching for new treatments and a cure. Join us at ALS Nexus: als.org/als-nexus
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External link for The ALS Association
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- Non-profit Organizations
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- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Arlington, Virginia
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- Nonprofit
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- 1985
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- Research, Public Policy, Care Services, and Education
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1300 Wilson Blvd
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Arlington, Virginia 22209, US
Employees at The ALS Association
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ALS, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, is a disease that robs people of the ability to walk, talk, and breathe. There is no cure for #ALS yet. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/enKt9-YJ Make a difference in the lives of people living with ALS. Donate TODAY! https://lnkd.in/dxwiWJMR #GiveHope4ALS
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Common tasks like shaving or drinking a cup of coffee can be a challenge for people living with #ALS. However, there are ways to make these tasks easier. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dBtt7zc
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CBS News sat down with "Mr. Baseball" Bob Uecker to talk about his legendary career. Throughout the interview, Bob wore an ALS Association hat in honor of his daughter Leean, who lost her fight with ALS in 2022. Thank you, Bob, for helping raise awareness of this devastating disease. We are urgently working to make this disease livable and cure it so no one else has to lose a loved one. https://lnkd.in/eVsCrDkT
A visit with "Mr. Baseball" Bob Uecker
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For more than 50 years, Dr. Stanley Appel has devoted his life to finding solutions for people living with #ALS. Learn more about his incredible work and his reasons for hope in ALS research and care. https://lnkd.in/eVnsawwu
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ALS clinics improve quality of life by offering care from multiple specialists in one visit. The ALS Better Care Act will help clinics serve more patients. Ask Congress to pass the bill this year to support people living with #ALS: https://lnkd.in/eF9MQV7G #ALSAdvocacy
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Want to join the fight against #ALS but haven't found the right event? You can create your own! Get creative, bring the office or your community together, and help change the future of ALS. Learn how: https://lnkd.in/efzMG6GR
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“Mom and dad would ask me, ‘Why are you limping?’ and I didn't really have the answer. I didn't even realize I was doing it." - Jacob Harper, living with ALS Jacob was diagnosed with #ALS at just 23 years old. Read his story: https://lnkd.in/eBdSF6xt
Jacob Harper: Fighting Genetic ALS Every Day
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After retiring from a 50-year career in computer technology in 2015, Ken Baltes was finally able to follow his creative interests and focus on his passion for the arts. After he was diagnosed with ALS in 2020, he made it his goal to bring his love of the arts to others who are living with ALS. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/evbKbZvS
Artist Inspires Creative Pursuits for the ALS Community