The ALS Association (ALSA) has evolved from one of the nation’s most important organizations in the fight against amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) into the world’s preeminent leader—tackling this complex disease with a broad research enterprise, expansive patient services, effective fund raising and influential advocacy and public awareness initiatives.

Since 1993, The Association has exemplified consistent and focused progress toward finding the cause and cure of ALS and helping people live with this progressive neurodegenerative disease.

The ALS Association is the only national not-for-profit health organization dedicated solely to the fight against ALS. ALSA covers all the bases - research, patient and community services, public education, and advocacy - in providing help and hope to those facing the disease. The mission of The ALS Association (ALSA) is to find a cure for and improve living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

Despite the mysterious nature of ALS, breathtaking advances in science, medicine and technology are shaping a future of unparalleled hope for those with ALS. The ALS Association is at the forefront in this new world, encouraging young scientists to combine new thinking with these advances to unlock the mysteries of ALS - to push the envelope in therapy and scientific research.

ALSA helps patients and families cope with the day to day challenges of living with ALS by providing information, resources, and referrals to many sources, including a wide variety of community services.

ALSA’s nationwide network of chapters provide patient and family support in communities across the country. To better serve people with ALS and their families, ALSA is currently working with its network of free-standing support groups to expand the number of ALSA chapters nationwide.

To learn more or to explore ways you can help, visit www.alsa.org, call 800-782-4747, or write to us at The ALS Association, 27001 Agoura Road, Suite 150, Calabasas Hills, CA 91301-5104.