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About ALS
What is ALS?
Who Was Lou Gehrig?
FAQs
Online Resources
ALS Books
Resources for Health Professionals
Veterans Benefits
Teleconference Audio
Caring Bridge
"Pathways" Newsletter
Women's Voice
Origins
As Is
Paula Goldstein
Mary McConaghy
Kathryn Voit
Who Am I, Really?
Sharon Dupre
Paula Goldstein
Mary McConaghy
Kathryn Voit
About Us
Greater Philadelphia Chapter
In the News
Jewish Exponent Announces New Board Members
Board Announcement
Philadelphia Phils Successful and Generous
Jim Cassidy - A Veteran Living with ALS
10 Years of Walk to Defeat ALS
Suburban News: 10th Annual Walk to Defeat ALS
He Speaks Again - NBC 10
Walkers Try to Stomp Out ALS
Out of Their Gourds
ALS Walk Strolls Down OC Boardwalk
Walk Helps Provide Care for Patients
Times Leader: Chipping Away At Deadly Disease
NBC: Walk to Defeat ALS in OC
Daughter Reminisces About Dad
Graduate Speaks in Face of Illness
Update on Greg Gross Golf Outing
Phillie Adds Muscle to Fighting ALS
Phillies Phestival on MLB.com
Fox Good Day: Phillies Phestival
CBS: Interview with David Montgomery
Men's Health: Living with ALS
Times Leader: Chipping Away at Disease
Eagles Star Fights ALS
Our Regions
Greater Philadelphia
South Central Pennsylvania
Lehigh Valley
North Central Pennsylvania
Central New Jersey
Southern New Jersey
Delaware
Chapter Newsletters
History
FAQ
Board of Directors List
News from National Office
Annual Reports and
Financial Statements
Contact Us
Stay Connected
Privacy Policy
Our Research
Research Updates
Research Update - November 2012
Recent Study Finds Connection Between ALS and Spinal Muscular Atrophy
ALS Research Journal News - July/August 2012
The ALS Association's Global Research Awards 2012
Profilin 1 Gene Impairs Axon Growth
ALS Research Journal News - June 2012
Cytokinetics Announces Encouraging Results from CK-2017357 Phase II Clinical Trials
Over-oxidized Form of Superoxide Dismutase in Sporadic Bulbar ALS Shares Toxic Mechanism with Mutant SOD1
Potential New Targets in the Search for Therapy
Quest Diagnostics Announces C9orf72 Genetic Test for ALS
Stem Cell Study Aids Quest for ALS Therapies
The ALS Association Announces New Research Grants
The ALS Association’s Drug Company Working Group Meeting Attracts Clinicians and Scientists from Academia and Industry to Discuss Therapeutic Opportunities for ALS
The Current State of Clinical Trials in ALS
The Search for Biomarkers to Speed Drug Discovery
Research News from the National Office
Patient Services
Contact Us
Newly Diagnosed
One on One Support
Process for Diagnosis
Electromyogram (EMG)
Nerve Conduction Velocity (NCV)
Second Opinions
How to Go About Getting a Second Opinion
Getting Organized
Specialists and ALS Centers
Finding a Specialist of ALS Center
Members of the Healthcare Team
Questions to Ask Your Healthcare Team
Treatment Options
Riluzole
Clinical Trials
Symptom Management
Complementary and Alternative Medicine
My Friends and Family
Breaking the News to Family and Friends, Talking to Children
Telling Your Children or Grandchildren
Telling Elderly Parents
Taking Action: ALS Advocacy and Fundraising
Coordinating Help for the Patient and Their Caregivers
Care Connection
Connect with Other Patients and Caregivers
ALS Clinics
Resource Groups
Van Transportation
Respite Care
Respite Care Program
Ventilator Respite Care Program
Home Care
Assistive Technology
Assistive Technology Fact Sheet
Equipment Loans
Accessibility Fund
Patient Manual
Care Connection
Advocate
Supporting ALS Families in Pennsylvania
Supporting ALS Families in Delaware
Supporting ALS Families in New Jersey
Advocacy Stories
Honoring Veterans with ALS
ALS Patient Advocacy Coalition
Donate
Donate Online Now
The Scott A. Mackler, M.D., Ph.D. Assistive Technology Program
Howard I. Abrams
In-Home Care Program
Year End Appeal
Fight ALS By The Yard
Ways to Give
Community of Hope
Ellyn Fund
Matching Gifts
12 for 1 Monthly Giving Club
Workplace Giving
Workplace Giving Matching Gifts
Thanks from Chris Martin
Named Funds
Named Funds - Monthly Gifts
James E. Beck Fund
Lisa Bolick Fund
Paul and Harriet Campbell Fund
M. Louis Chiste Fund
Ken Ellis Fund
Linda Ersner Fund
Bruce “Turk” Gabel Fund
Thor W. Johnson Fund
Jack Kissinger Fund
Sally McLaughlin Fund
Rhoda Mull Fund
Nancy K. Noone Fund
Samuel Pennise Fund
Alan L. Phillips Fund
Joanne E. Pugliese Fund
Donna L. Shultz Fund
Kathleen Casey Santye Fund
Team Scamuffa Fund
William F. Weart Fund
Monthly Gifts
Major Gifts Campaign
Ways to Give
Planned Giving
Marjorie Shimer Durable Medical Equipment Loan Program
Get Involved
Volunteer
Become a Community Ambassador
Become an Administrative Volunteer
Become an Event Volunteer
Become a Walk Volunteer
Volunteer of the Month
Linda Brotschol
Jim DeAngelis
Deb Graham
Sandy Hanson
Jill and Larry Kaplan
Matt Lee
Harvey Mackler
Dale Shimer
Kelly Slipakoff
Rosa Snyder
Dawn Spence
Greg Telthorster
Anthony Venerra and Marybeth Keyes
Washington Township High School Interact Club
Mary Ann Wollter
Rita Zambon
Calendar of Events
Community Partner Events
Ideas to Get You Started
Fundraising Tips for Success
Calendar of Community Partner Events
Fundraising Events
Recent Event Photos
Community of Hope
Find a Fund
Create a New Fund
Manage Your Fund
Become a Young Friend
Join or Renew Membership
Become a Partner Against ALS
Meet Our Sponsors and Partners
Videos from Our Sponsors
Partnership Opportunities
Benefits of Partnership
Reasons to Partner with ALS
Sponsor an Event
Contact Us
Blog Because You Can
Spring 2013
Winter 2013
Fall 2012
Summer 2012
Spring 2012
Winter 2012
Fall 2011
Walk to Defeat ALS®
Gift Center
Gift Catalog
Gifts that Give Back
eCards
In the Spotlight