Groundbreaking Medicare Directive Secures Access to Qalsody for ALS Patients

A Win for ALS Research—Thanks to You

March 26, 2025 Comments Off on A Win for ALS Research—Thanks to You

We’re celebrating an important victory—and it’s because of you. The ALS community has secured a major advocacy win: the Department of Defense’s ALS Research Program (ALSRP) will remain funded at…

What is ALS? Understanding the Disease and Our Mission to Fight It

March 20, 2025 Comments Off on What is ALS? Understanding the Disease and Our Mission to Fight It

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease, is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. Over time, ALS leads to…

ALS Arizona Joins ALS United: A New Era of Collaboration and Impact

March 18, 2025 Comments Off on ALS Arizona Joins ALS United: A New Era of Collaboration and Impact

ALS Arizona is proud to be part of ALS United, a groundbreaking coalition of 15 independent ALS organizations working together to accelerate progress in the fight against ALS. This collaboration…

ALS Awareness Night at the Tucson Roadrunners

March 13, 2025 Comments Off on ALS Awareness Night at the Tucson Roadrunners

ALS Arizona had an incredible evening at the Tucson Roadrunners’ ALS Awareness Night, where the team helped bring much-needed attention to ALS and our mission. One of our ALS community…

ALS Arizona Day of Research: Advancing Science, Bringing Hope

March 10, 2025 Comments Off on ALS Arizona Day of Research: Advancing Science, Bringing Hope

ALS Arizona recently partnered with Target ALS to bring groundbreaking research directly to our community. In a unique pop-up research clinic set up in our courtyard, people living with ALS,…

Empowering Caregivers: Skills Workshop Recap & Upcoming Session

March 7, 2025 Comments Off on Empowering Caregivers: Skills Workshop Recap & Upcoming Session

At ALS Arizona, we understand that caregiving for a loved one with ALS comes with unique challenges. That’s why we host Caregiver Skills Workshops—interactive sessions designed to equip caregivers with…

Garrett Hamlin: Overcomer of the Year

February 27, 2025 Comments Off on Garrett Hamlin: Overcomer of the Year

We are beyond thrilled to share that one of our incredible pALS (person living with ALS), Garrett Hamlin, has been featured as the cover star and “Overcomer of the Year”…

Welcoming Dr. Robert Bowser as ALS Arizona’s New Board Chair

February 25, 2025 Comments Off on Welcoming Dr. Robert Bowser as ALS Arizona’s New Board Chair

ALS Arizona is proud to welcome Dr. Robert Bowser as the new Chair of our Board of Directors! Dr. Bowser brings a wealth of knowledge, leadership, and passion to our…

🎓 Live Like Lou Scholarship Applications Open Now! 🎓

February 12, 2025 Comments Off on 🎓 Live Like Lou Scholarship Applications Open Now! 🎓

We are thrilled to announce that the Live Like Lou Iron Horse Scholarship is now accepting applications! This incredible opportunity is designed to support the next generation of leaders while…

ALS Education Series: Understanding Five Wishes

February 10, 2025 Comments Off on ALS Education Series: Understanding Five Wishes

Last week, our Care Services Team hosted an insightful ALS Education Series presentation on Five Wishes, the nation’s only national advance care planning program. For more than 25 years, Five…