The ALS Association

The ALS Association is a national nonprofit with a mission to discover treatments and a cure for ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, a progressive neurodegenerative disease) while also supporting and advocating for people with ALS to improve their quality of life. In addition to serving as the largest private funder of ALS research worldwide, the national ALS Association provides support through a network of 39 U.S. chapters, coordinates clinical care, builds partnerships, and advocates for government action to support and empower people affected by ALS.