The Als Association Is A Leading American Nonprofit Organization Dedicated To Fighting Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosisals Also Known As Lou Gehrig S Diseasefounded In 1985It Operates With A Vision Of Creating A World Without Als And A Mission To Make Living With The Disease More Manageable While Working Towards A Curethe Organization Is Guided By Core Values Of Compassionintegrityand Urgency The Als Association Provides A Variety Of Services And Programs To Support Individuals With Als And Their Familiesit Funds Global Research To Discover New Treatmentsoffers Care Services Through A Nationwide Network Of Chapters And Clinical Care Centersand Advocates For Policy Changes To Improve The Lives Of Those Affected By Alsthe Organization Also Raises Awareness And Funds Through Events Like The Annualwalk To Defeat Als Which Has Raised Over $265 Million Since 2000Led By President And Ceo Calaneet Balasthe Als Association Is Committed To Enhancing The Quality Of Life For Those Impacted By Als
