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Latest Research Find Services Take Action Raise Awareness Latest Research Find Services Take Action Raise Awareness Join the Movement to End ALS The ALS community needs your help to put an end to this devastating disease. When you participate, advocate, and donate, you advance the fight to find the cure and lead us toward a world without ALS! ALS Focus ALS Focus is a survey program that captures the experiences and perspectives of people with ALS and their caregivers, putting the preferences of people affected by ALS at the center of ALS decision making. Learn More Project Revoice Project Revoice is a initiative with the ultimate goal to ensure that no one living with ALS will ever have to suffer being robbed of their voice. Learn More -- Walk to Defeat ALS® Walk to Defeat ALS® draws people of all ages and athletic abilities together to honor the courageous souls who are affected by ALS, to remember those who have passed, and to show support for the cause. When you Walk to Defeat ALS©, you help expand the programs and services that benefit people living with the disease across the nation and in your community. I Will Attend 0" Advocate The U.S. government is the single largest funding source of ALS research and care, and ALS advocates play a critical role in securing federal support and concern for the cause. Personal stories and passionate testimonials show Congress why they must do more to find the cure for ALS. We need your help. I Will Advocate -- Advocate The U.S. government is the single largest funding source of ALS research and care, and ALS advocates play a critical role in securing federal support and concern for the cause. Personal stories and passionate testimonials show Congress why they must do more to find the cure for ALS. We need your help. I Will Advocate View Our 2019 Public Policy Priorities National ALS Registry The National ALS Registry is a congressionally mandated registry for persons in the U.S. with ALS. It is the only population-based registry in the U.S. that collects information to help scientists learn more about who gets ALS and its causes. Learn More Ice Bucket Challenge Dramatically Accelerated the Fight Against ALS A report from RTI International which documents and quantifies the outcomes of spending from the $115 million dollars in donations the Association raised through the Challenge. RTI International is an independent consulting firm that helps governments, businesses, and nonprofit organizations around the world objectively analyze programs and measure impact. Read More -- Funding Opportunities Throughout the year, offers multiple funding opportunities for scientists and clinicians made possible through support from our generous donors. Apply Today -- Information on FDA-Approved Drugs Learn More Resources Whether you’re newly diagnosed, navigating your journey with the disease, caring for a person with ALS, or researching the cure, there are resources to support you. Find information on FDA-approved drugs , links to products & services , and enroll in The National ALS Registry . For People With ALS & Caregivers Learn about ’s grant program , upcoming scientific meetings , and opportunities to collaborate. For Researchers Attend The Biennial Clinical Conference , monthly care services webinars , and find ways to help treat people with ALS . For Healthcare Professionals In The News ALS Focus Launches and Seeks Participants for Important Ongoing Survey Program February 13, 2020 What to Know About Feeding Tubes and Decision Making When Living with ALS February 10, 2020 In the Past Year, Has Committed $21.5 million to 70 Promising Research Initiatives February 7, 2020 Planning Your Super Bowl Meal When Dealing with Eating Challenges February 1, 2020 Read More News Connect With Us Sign up to receive the latest news in ALS and learn how you can continue making a difference in the search to treat and cure this disease. 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