Raising awareness for ALS and supporting ALS research.
Our Mission & Vision
Our Mission
To be a connection for people living with ALS. Through their stories, we raise awareness, connecting communities to support the search for a cure.
To raise funds to donate to Canadian charities that are researching better treatment methods and looking for a cure for ALS.
Our Vision
To make ALS history.
What is ALS?
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, is a progressive neurodegenerative disease. ALS attacks cells in the brain and spinal cord that are needed to keep muscles moving, leading to muscle weakness and paralysis.
A Voice of Resilience: Ian's ALS Story
By fall 2024, Ian has lived with ALS for about 7 years. A retired, high school teacher, Ian is still able to speak, eat and has little use of his hands. He gets around by motorized wheelchair. Ian generously shared his ALS story with us and we are sharing it with you. Not just to raise awareness about ALS, but also to share some of Ian's wisdom, having lived with ALS for some time.