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.
ALS Canada Brings the Eighth Annual Plane Pull to End ALS to Billy Bishop Airport
September 17, 2018
The October 20, 2018, event is an opportunity for corporate teams to pull a 37,000-lb plane 100 meters and raise funds to support a future without ALS. TORONTO – September 17 – Today, ALS Canada is excited to announce that... Read More
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Living with ALS, one day at a time
London WALK for ALS
September 17, 2018
Making memories and preserving them through photography has always been a way of life for David Liles. As a formerly self-employed photographer, David is used to looking for the best angles in any given situation, making everyday moments a little... Read More
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Can environmental impacts on genes explain why ALS affects people differently?
September 13, 2018
Updated October 17, 2018 Over the last decade, scientists have discovered many genes related to ALS, but there are still many questions about how mutations in those genes spark the development of the disease. The range of onset for ALS... Read More
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Toronto family reflects on the realities of “living and dying” with ALS
Toronto-Downtown WALK for ALS
September 11, 2018
Two months after receiving his ALS diagnosis in June 2017, Chris Gort made a decision to start writing letters to his family and friends. What started out as a small endeavour to keep his loved ones informed on his ALS... Read More
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New clinical trials for Canadians with ALS
September 7, 2018
Updated October 17, 2018 The opportunity to be involved in clinical trials for experimental ALS treatments is something that is often on the radar for people who are living with ALS. Did you know that there are three clinical trials... Read More
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WALKing for ALS with gratitude and positivity
The Belleville-Quinte WALK for ALS
September 6, 2018
For the second year in a row, the Williams family is “trekking for ALS research – boldly going where ALS research needs to go.” These are the words of Scott Williams, who since receiving his ALS diagnosis in 2015, has... Read More
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