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“Push for Progress” means action—every step, story, and dollar moves us closer to a cure for ALS. Now is the time to protect the immense gains we’ve made in ALS research funding and treatment access and “push”  for even more progress as we drive towards a world free from ALS. See more on how we’re going to achieve this together.

Will you join us?

We’re kicking off during the week of September 7-13, 2025, with community-led actions throughout the month. We are the movement—and we need you. It’s community members like you who will help us PUSH FOR PROGRESS by telling your story and activating your own networks. Together we’re aiming to raise $100,000.

And the Week of Action is just the beginning. This summer, I AM ALS is launching a bold campaign to raise $1 million to preserve our progress, push for more research and therapy access, and secure critical legislative wins in September 2026 (when ACT for ALS is up for reauthorization) and beyond.

It’s easy to get started, and we’re here to support you with tools and resources. Click on the button to get started.

 

Join us as a fundraising captain or donate to the Push for Progress campaign!

Wondering how to get involved? 

You can start a fundraising team (be the captain!), host a fundraising page, host an event, secure corporate sponsorship, or simply donate to the Push for Progress campaign! Every dollar and story counts. Help us Push for Progress and get us closer to protecting and increasing big policy wins for ALS.

Push for Progress!

What does it mean to PUSH FOR PROGRESS?

We’re working to end ALS by leading the most successful patient advocacy movement of the 21st century. Together, with your support and commitment, we’re pushing to:

  • Protect $355M in ALS research funding over the next year alone.
  • Secure access to promising treatments (through re-authorizing the landmark ACT for ALS, which is due to expire in 2026).
  • Accelerate access to treatments by advocating for an expedited FDA approval pathway.

This is the formula for success, but it takes community power, commitment, and drive to make it happen. 

This Push for Progress Week of Action is about activating our extended community to support our work towards big policy wins for ALS progress! Together, we’re going to end ALS. 

We’ve shared all the tools, resources, templates, and tips you’ll need to help us push for progress online. Explore the Push for Progress fundraising homepage by clicking on the button below.

Push to end ALS!

How YOU can Push for Progress:

This moment is critical! Join the campaign to drive ALS progress through policy. We’re kicking off with a $100,000 Week of Action launch goal, with a $1 million push through September 2026. These funds will directly support our grassroots advocacy efforts, protecting our progress and research funding, securing increased research funding and faster access to promising treatments through the reauthorization of ACT for ALS and expedited approval pathways.

Make a gift to Push for Progress in the following ways:

As a business/corporation

Become a corporate sponsor and help I AM ALS push for progress! How your business will benefit:

  • Brand alignment with purpose
  • Employee engagement
  • Audience reach and visibility, including:
    • 100,000+ digital engagements
    • 1.2 Million digital impressions
    • 100,000 video views
    • I AM ALS audience of 65K+
    • Influencer and community audience of 350K+

There are many easy ways to get involved: Sponsor the campaign—inspire thousands of donors by offering a matching gift or corporate grant to showcase your commitment to ALS. Launch a corporate fundraiser. Host your own team-wide ALS fundraiser to share your passion for progress with your employees and corporate stakeholders. Host a screening or other employee event. I AM ALS will support an event for your employees and clients. Prepare to be inspired and energized!

Need more ideas or support? Just email us at give@iamals.org. We’ve got your back as we push for progress and the end of ALS together!

As an individual

Give today, create a fundraiser of your own, make a team, join a team—there are so many ways to Push for Progress. Here are a few ideas, with links to resources. Learn more on our Push for Progress fundraising webpage.

  • Movement Goal: Push, walk, run, or roll for a number of minutes or miles
  • Host a Screening: Host a movie night with the documentary about the founding of I AM ALS (toolkit here)
  • Birthday or Life Milestone Fundraiser: Celebrate yourself by giving back.
  • Retail Partnership: Set up give-back days with local businesses
  • Creative Kids Fundraiser: Lemonade stands, art shows, etc.
  • Empathy Dinner: Host a shared meal + story circle (more info & toolkit here)

Need more ideas or support? Just email us at give@iamals.org. We’ve got your back as we push for progress and the end of ALS together!