This calendar includes events of interest to people living with and impacted by ALS. If you would like to submit an event for consideration, please use this submission form.Unfortunately, we cannot post fundraisers for individuals.
Don't miss this free opportunity to learn about this important study and hear directly from Dr. James Berry, Associate Neurologist, Neurology at Massachusetts General Hospital and EverythingALS CEO Indu Navar. Please come with your questions and help us harness the power of citizen-driven research to make a lasting impact on the future of ALS treatments […]
I AM ALS offers weekly virtual support groups for people who are living with and impacted by ALS. Each group provides a space for people to connect with others who can relate to what they’re going through, and receive emotional support.' Every Tuesday from 12-1 p.m. CST. This group supports all people living with ALS […]
The Lou Gehrig Day Team seeks to raise ALS Awareness, promote Lou Gehrig Day, celebrate Lou's legacy, and unite the ALS community for a memorable day. Click the link to sign up.
I AM ALS offers weekly virtual support groups for people who are living with and impacted by ALS. Each group provides a space for people to connect with others who can relate to what they’re going through, and receive emotional support.' First Wednesday of every month from 12-1 p.m. CST: People who have lost a loved […]
The Many Shades of ALS Team seeks to bring attention to and provide resources for the mental, physical and social health of people of color living with and impacted by ALS. Click the link to sign up.
The Community Outreach Team seeks to engage, educate and empower themselves and others for the purpose of creating better care, treatments and cures for ALS. Click the link to join.
The Legislative Affairs Team seeks to empower and support the ALS community in their legislative advocacy efforts. They strive to build a team of passionate revolutionaries who together will develop meaningful relationships with federal legislators to secure public policies that will expand access to clinical trials, accelerate ALS therapies, eliminate access barriers, and support those […]
The Youth Lou Gehrig Day Team seeks to raise ALS Awareness, promote Lou Gehrig Day, celebrate his legacy, engage and inspire millions of kids to advocate on behalf of people living with ALS, and unite the ALS community for a memorable day. Click the link to join.
The Write Stuff Team seeks to empower and embrace all perspectives as they share their stories through writing with the intent of educating others and raising awareness of ALS both within and outside of the ALS community. Click the link to join.
Humor – it can help us reframe difficult situations, give space to release pent up energy, and is almost always a balm for the soul. I AM ALS is offering a new virtual support series for people living with ALS. The group will feature humor, creative thinking, storytelling, and group discussion to reduce feelings of […]
The Clinical Trials Team partners with researchers, government agencies, and drug sponsors to ensure access, efficiency and humaneness of ALS therapy development and approval. It collects and distributes information regarding clinical trials to the ALS community. Click the link to join.
Walnut 5K Run/Walk for ALS. Saturday, July 5, 2025 8:00 a.m. 323 S, Main St., Walnut, Illinois Starting line is in front of Bureau Valley Elementary Walnut Campus. Check in at park tent south of the school. All proceeds will be donated to ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease) research. RACE FEATURES: 3.1 MILES, Accurately measured, Chip […]
I AM ALS offers weekly virtual support groups for people who are living with and impacted by ALS. Each group provides a space for people to connect with others who can relate to what they’re going through, and receive emotional support.' Every Tuesday from 12-1 p.m. CST. This group supports all people living with ALS […]
The Lou Gehrig Day Team seeks to raise ALS Awareness, promote Lou Gehrig Day, celebrate Lou's legacy, and unite the ALS community for a memorable day. Click the link to sign up.
I AM ALS offers weekly virtual support groups for people who are living with and impacted by ALS. Each group provides a space for people to connect with others who can relate to what they’re going through, and receive emotional support.' Fourth Wednesday of every month from 12-1pm CST: This group supports Veterans living with […]
I AM ALS offers weekly virtual support groups for people who are living with and impacted by ALS. Each group provides a space for people to connect with others who can relate to what they’re going through, and receive emotional support.' Second Wednesday of every month from 12-1 p.m. CST is for people who are […]
The Many Shades of ALS Team seeks to bring attention to and provide resources for the mental, physical and social health of people of color living with and impacted by ALS. Click the link to sign up.
The Community Outreach Team seeks to engage, educate and empower themselves and others for the purpose of creating better care, treatments and cures for ALS. Click the link to join.
The Legislative Affairs Team seeks to empower and support the ALS community in their legislative advocacy efforts. They strive to build a team of passionate revolutionaries who together will develop meaningful relationships with federal legislators to secure public policies that will expand access to clinical trials, accelerate ALS therapies, eliminate access barriers, and support those […]
The Youth Lou Gehrig Day Team seeks to raise ALS Awareness, promote Lou Gehrig Day, celebrate his legacy, engage and inspire millions of kids to advocate on behalf of people living with ALS, and unite the ALS community for a memorable day. Click the link to join.
The Write Stuff Team seeks to empower and embrace all perspectives as they share their stories through writing with the intent of educating others and raising awareness of ALS both within and outside of the ALS community. Click the link to join.
Humor – it can help us reframe difficult situations, give space to release pent up energy, and is almost always a balm for the soul. I AM ALS is offering a new virtual support series for people living with ALS. The group will feature humor, creative thinking, storytelling, and group discussion to reduce feelings of […]
The Clinical Trials Team partners with researchers, government agencies, and drug sponsors to ensure access, efficiency and humaneness of ALS therapy development and approval. It collects and distributes information regarding clinical trials to the ALS community. Click the link to join.
Our series concludes with How Can We Improve the ALS Diagnosis Process?, where we will discuss the personal challenges of receiving an ALS diagnosis and the ongoing efforts to make the process faster and more efficient. Hear directly from HAS members as they share their personal diagnosis stories, including their initial symptoms, the journey of seeking a diagnosis, and […]
The Veterans team seeks to raise awareness about veteran-specific ALS issues, educate the public about ALS and veterans, connect veterans with resources to improve their quality of ALS care, and accelerate the development of and access to treatments and cures. Click the link to sign up.
I AM ALS offers weekly virtual support groups for people who are living with and impacted by ALS. Each group provides a space for people to connect with others who can relate to what they’re going through, and receive emotional support.' Every Tuesday from 12-1 p.m. CST. This group supports all people living with ALS […]
Meets the Third Tuesday of each month from 1 – 2:30pm Facilitator: Anne Lidsky, PhD Visit: https://lesturnerals.org/support-services/support-groups-education/ to sign up. *Meetings will be held over Zoom and a Zoom invitation will be sent via email once you register for the group.*
The Lou Gehrig Day Team seeks to raise ALS Awareness, promote Lou Gehrig Day, celebrate Lou's legacy, and unite the ALS community for a memorable day. Click the link to sign up.
Join us for the 2025 I AM ALS Social Hours! Enjoy a fun and relaxed atmosphere where you can connect with members of the IAA community. Once you’ve signed up for one of the Social Hours, you’re automatically registered for all of them, so there’s no need to sign up again each month. We can’t […]
The Many Shades of ALS Team seeks to bring attention to and provide resources for the mental, physical and social health of people of color living with and impacted by ALS. Click the link to sign up.
I AM ALS offers weekly virtual support groups for people who are living with and impacted by ALS. Each group provides a space for people to connect with others who can relate to what they’re going through, and receive emotional support. Third Wednesday of every month from 12-1 p.m. CST: People who are loved ones of […]
The Community Outreach Team seeks to engage, educate and empower themselves and others for the purpose of creating better care, treatments and cures for ALS. Click the link to join.
The Legislative Affairs Team seeks to empower and support the ALS community in their legislative advocacy efforts. They strive to build a team of passionate revolutionaries who together will develop meaningful relationships with federal legislators to secure public policies that will expand access to clinical trials, accelerate ALS therapies, eliminate access barriers, and support those […]
The Youth Lou Gehrig Day Team seeks to raise ALS Awareness, promote Lou Gehrig Day, celebrate his legacy, engage and inspire millions of kids to advocate on behalf of people living with ALS, and unite the ALS community for a memorable day. Click the link to join.
The Write Stuff Team seeks to empower and embrace all perspectives as they share their stories through writing with the intent of educating others and raising awareness of ALS both within and outside of the ALS community. Click the link to join.
Humor – it can help us reframe difficult situations, give space to release pent up energy, and is almost always a balm for the soul. I AM ALS is offering a new virtual support series for people living with ALS. The group will feature humor, creative thinking, storytelling, and group discussion to reduce feelings of […]
The Clinical Trials Team partners with researchers, government agencies, and drug sponsors to ensure access, efficiency and humaneness of ALS therapy development and approval. It collects and distributes information regarding clinical trials to the ALS community. Click the link to join.
The Caregivers Only group offers a time to talk about all the issues caregivers face in a non-judgmental, accepting atmosphere without their loved one, who is living with ALS, being present. Caregivers share a common experience; life has become so tumultuous that they often feel exhausted and overwhelmed, hungry for emotional comfort. Together, with the […]
The Caregivers Only group offers a time to talk about all the issues caregivers face in a non-judgmental, accepting atmosphere without their loved one, who is living with ALS, being present. Caregivers share a common experience; life has become so tumultuous that they often feel exhausted and overwhelmed, hungry for emotional comfort. Together, with the […]
Chicagoland: Third Saturday | 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Video Call-In: zoom.us/j/422596742 Call-In: 312-626-6799, Meeting ID: 422596742 For more information or to RSVP: audrey@alsachicago.org
I AM ALS offers weekly virtual support groups for people who are living with and impacted by ALS. Each group provides a space for people to connect with others who can relate to what they’re going through, and receive emotional support.' Every Tuesday from 12-1 p.m. CST. This group supports all people living with ALS […]
The Lou Gehrig Day Team seeks to raise ALS Awareness, promote Lou Gehrig Day, celebrate Lou's legacy, and unite the ALS community for a memorable day. Click the link to sign up.
The Many Shades of ALS Team seeks to bring attention to and provide resources for the mental, physical and social health of people of color living with and impacted by ALS. Click the link to sign up.
The Community Outreach Team seeks to engage, educate and empower themselves and others for the purpose of creating better care, treatments and cures for ALS. Click the link to join.
The Legislative Affairs Team seeks to empower and support the ALS community in their legislative advocacy efforts. They strive to build a team of passionate revolutionaries who together will develop meaningful relationships with federal legislators to secure public policies that will expand access to clinical trials, accelerate ALS therapies, eliminate access barriers, and support those […]
The Youth Lou Gehrig Day Team seeks to raise ALS Awareness, promote Lou Gehrig Day, celebrate his legacy, engage and inspire millions of kids to advocate on behalf of people living with ALS, and unite the ALS community for a memorable day. Click the link to join.
The Write Stuff Team seeks to empower and embrace all perspectives as they share their stories through writing with the intent of educating others and raising awareness of ALS both within and outside of the ALS community. Click the link to join.
Humor – it can help us reframe difficult situations, give space to release pent up energy, and is almost always a balm for the soul. I AM ALS is offering a new virtual support series for people living with ALS. The group will feature humor, creative thinking, storytelling, and group discussion to reduce feelings of […]
Date: Thursday, July 24, 2025, 12pm CT Registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_yWvfRY55Tbq-qAZAm08wTg#/registration Title: Voice Preservation Beyond Recording: Creating and Using My Preserved Voice About the Program: Join us for a comprehensive review of current best practices and tools in Message Banking, Voice Banking, and Voice Cloning, including the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in voice preservation. After a diagnosis of […]
The Clinical Trials Team partners with researchers, government agencies, and drug sponsors to ensure access, efficiency and humaneness of ALS therapy development and approval. It collects and distributes information regarding clinical trials to the ALS community. Click the link to join.
The Veterans team seeks to raise awareness about veteran-specific ALS issues, educate the public about ALS and veterans, connect veterans with resources to improve their quality of ALS care, and accelerate the development of and access to treatments and cures. Click the link to sign up.
An open, supportive monthly bereavement group for anyone (family, friend, etc.) who has lost a loved one to ALS within the past year. This group will provide a place to connect with others who have experienced the loss of a loved one to ALS; stories will be told, feelings will be explored, and information will […]
I AM ALS offers weekly virtual support groups for people who are living with and impacted by ALS. Each group provides a space for people to connect with others who can relate to what they’re going through, and receive emotional support.' Every Tuesday from 12-1 p.m. CST. This group supports all people living with ALS […]
The Lou Gehrig Day Team seeks to raise ALS Awareness, promote Lou Gehrig Day, celebrate Lou's legacy, and unite the ALS community for a memorable day. Click the link to sign up.
The Many Shades of ALS Team seeks to bring attention to and provide resources for the mental, physical and social health of people of color living with and impacted by ALS. Click the link to sign up.
The Community Outreach Team seeks to engage, educate and empower themselves and others for the purpose of creating better care, treatments and cures for ALS. Click the link to join.
The Legislative Affairs Team seeks to empower and support the ALS community in their legislative advocacy efforts. They strive to build a team of passionate revolutionaries who together will develop meaningful relationships with federal legislators to secure public policies that will expand access to clinical trials, accelerate ALS therapies, eliminate access barriers, and support those […]
The Youth Lou Gehrig Day Team seeks to raise ALS Awareness, promote Lou Gehrig Day, celebrate his legacy, engage and inspire millions of kids to advocate on behalf of people living with ALS, and unite the ALS community for a memorable day. Click the link to join.
The Write Stuff Team seeks to empower and embrace all perspectives as they share their stories through writing with the intent of educating others and raising awareness of ALS both within and outside of the ALS community. Click the link to join.
Humor – it can help us reframe difficult situations, give space to release pent up energy, and is almost always a balm for the soul. I AM ALS is offering a new virtual support series for people living with ALS. The group will feature humor, creative thinking, storytelling, and group discussion to reduce feelings of […]
The Clinical Trials Team partners with researchers, government agencies, and drug sponsors to ensure access, efficiency and humaneness of ALS therapy development and approval. It collects and distributes information regarding clinical trials to the ALS community. Click the link to join.