Category Archives: Events

This category will include events surrounding fundraising for ALS, research for ALS and activities around ALS. Check this category often so you don’t miss out!

ALS Caregiver’s Blog: Travel Tips for Those Diagnosed with ALS

Thanks to the ALS Association for sharing this webinar!  They are a wonderful resource. Upcoming Webinars  Travel Tips for Those Diagnosed with ALS May 20, 2013 at 2 p.m. ET Session number: 673 759 411 Session password: Attopiccallmay1 Click here to … Continue reading

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ALS Caregiver’s Blog – Advocacy Day and Public Policy Conference

This is one of the benefits of being connected with the ALS Association, they send you updates and reminders on research, breakthroughs and advocacy events.  This is an e-mail that I received regarding the upcoming Advocacy Day and Public Policy … Continue reading

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ALS Caregiver’s Blog – Day 3 ALS Awareness Month

Today is the third day of ALS Awareness Month.  I encourage you to share the calendar of events for this month with your family and friends through word of mouth and social media.   The surprise occurs when you become more … Continue reading

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May 2012 ALS Awareness Month

Once you are connected with the ALS Association they provide you with cutting edge information regarding ALS in the form of research, support and events.  If you or someone you know is living with ALS, I highly recommend that you reach out … Continue reading

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2012 ALS Advocacy Conference

Advocacy Day Registration Opens Monday February 6, 2012 at 11 am Eastern The ALS Association is pleased to announce that online registration for the 2012 National ALS Advocacy Day and Public Policy Conference will open at 11:00 am (EST) on … Continue reading

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Save the Date For ALS~ May 13, 2012

Send your suggestions of topics to be discussed at the Summit to: fALS@alsa-national.org

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How to Talk to Your Kids About ALS

THE ALS ASSOCIATION—DC/MD/VA CHAPTER PRESENTS How to Talk to Your Kids About ALS Thursday, October 27th, 1:00 – 2:00 PM (Eastern)   A diagnosis of ALS can be frightening and challenging for most adults. Patients, spouses, and family members may … Continue reading

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The Purpose Behind the Walk-a-Thon

Walk-a-thons are a fundraising staple for many non-profit organizations.  As people are living healthier lifestyles, some will call them run/walks.  Either way, they are great events to gather large groups of people around the same cause.  Walk-a-thons are big events … Continue reading

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Walk to Defeat ALS

There are many ways that you can support the ALS Association.  Some people who are on the outside looking in always seem to wonder “what can I do?”  The association is a resource that has made it possible for thousands … Continue reading

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