About the ALS Association
Who We Are
The ALS Association is the largest philanthropic funder of ALS research in the world. We fund global research collaborations, assist over 20,000 people with ALS and their families through our nationwide network of care and certified clinical care centers, and advocate for better public policies for people with ALS.
We are working to help people live longer and improving their quality of life by:
- Finding new treatments and a cure for ALS
- Optimizing current treatments and care
- Preventing delays or harms associated with ALS
Our Goal:
Make ALS a livable disease for everyone, everywhere until we can cure it.
Our Vision:
Create a world without ALS
Our Mission:
To discover treatments and a cure for ALS, and to serve, advocate for, and empower people affected by ALS to live their lives to the fullest.
Our Core Values:
COMPASSION – INTEGRITY – URGENCY