6:30pm ET Join a welcoming group of men and women who have lost a loved one to ALS. Share openly with others who are rebuilding their lives after profound loss. This interactive gathering will highlight where we are now and what may feel different: our identity, our values, our approach to spirituality, and more. We…
Expressing yourself can be challenging, especially if you are living with ALS and have lost the ability to move your body and/or speak. However, EyeGaze technology allows people living with ALS the opportunity to continue to create through the use of their eyes. To celebrate and demonstrate the potential of EyeGaze technology, I AM ALS’ The…
We are excited to announce the official "In Memory of Eric: ALS Fundraiser" benefiting the Les Turner ALS Foundation and I AM ALS! After being diagnosed with ALS at age 29, Eric Von Schaumburg courageously battled ALS for over 10 years, It stripped him of his profession, his body and his speech . . . but…
Presented by Heather Pillar Author of the new book, Memento Morrie: Images of Love and Loss with an introduction by CCALS Founder, Ron Hoffman Sunday, August 25, 2024 1:00 p.m. ET Join us for an informative and inspirational return to the wit and wisdom of Morrie Schwartz, the subject of Mitch Albom’s international best-seller, Tuesdays with Morrie.…
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.
The Familial Team seeks to raise awareness of familial ALS/FTD and engage, empower, and support the familial ALS community and advocate for them with ALS/FTD researchers and funders. 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.
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…
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…
Join us for the third webinar in the Respiratory Care in ALS series by the NEALS Ventilation and Respiratory Care Committee. This session will cover the current US guidelines for using non-invasive ventilation (NIV) in ALS, including research and clinical insights for optimizing NIV.
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.
About the Program: Join us for our August ALS Learning Series on advocating for yourself and effectively communicating with your ALS health team, presented by Dr. Ambereen Mehta and Dr. Suzana Makowski, two leading palliative care ALS experts. This session will provide people living with ALS, their families, and care partners with practical strategies to ensure…
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 Familial Team seeks to raise awareness of familial ALS/FTD and engage, empower, and support the familial ALS community and advocate for them with ALS/FTD researchers and funders. 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…
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…
Don't miss this opportunity to hear first hand from these extraordinary individuals as they share their experiences, insights, and aspirations in the pursuit of advancing ALS research. Together, let's harness the power of citizen research to make a lasting impact on the future of ALS treatments and support.
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…
