Welcome to the ALS Canada blog where you’ll find a collection of articles and updates on ALS-related topics. We strive to develop content that our community will find valuable and deliver up-to-date information about ALS research, community-based support, and advocacy initiatives. We also provide Ontario fundraising event updates and share personal stories about people and families living with ALS in Ontario to keep our community connected. For content in French, please refer to the “Français” category in the main menu.
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January 21, 2019
2018 was a momentous year for the ALS community. Discoveries were made that advance our understanding of the disease, clinical trials showed encouraging results, and the first therapy in over 20 years was approved for use in Canada for people... Read More
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Top 10 research stories of 2018
January 15, 2019
Last year, major scientific advances in Canada and internationally led to significant and exciting progress in ALS research. Discoveries that increase our understanding of ALS are happening far more often than ever before, and as a result many new experimental... Read More
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Young mother of three adapts to life with ALS
December 18, 2018
For many people, the holidays are a special time for making memories and spending quality time with friends and loved ones. For 29 year-old mother of three, Stephanie, these quality moments became all the more meaningful since she was diagnosed... Read More
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Holiday Gift Ideas
For someone caring for a loved one living with ALS
December 14, 2018
Looking after a family member or close friend who is living with ALS is a precious act of love and devotion. It is often a full-time commitment that demands a lot of physical and emotional energy, making it challenging to... Read More
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ALS Society of Canada dedicates last of the matched Ice Bucket Challenge research funding to early-career researchers in pursuit of a future without ALS
December 13, 2018
2018 funding competition with Brain Canada results in $720,000 for six trainee awards – more trainee awards in a single year than ever before TORONTO December 13, 2018 – The ALS Society of Canada (ALS Canada), together with Brain Canada, today... Read More
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An author’s “silent rebellion” against ALS
December 7, 2018
Prior to 2009, Zehra Madenli was an active college student, studying Fashion Management at George Brown College in Toronto. She was talkative and outgoing, and loved spending time outdoors. Everything changed when Zehra was diagnosed with ALS. Within 12 months... Read More
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