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.
National Family Caregiver Day: A conversation with ALS Caregiver Jonathan Corber
April 4, 2017
Jonathan Corber is an ALS Canada Ambassador. After his mother, Wendy, was diagnosed with ALS in February 2016, Jonathan became one of her primary caregivers and stayed in this role through to the end of her journey. Jonathan took some... Read More
Posted in: Stories
Trevor and Jennifer: Finding love while living with ALS
February 14, 2017
This Valentine’s Day, we would like to highlight Trevor and Jennifer’s story about finding love while living with ALS. - Trevor was my first love in high school. Although short term, the strong connection we had was never forgotten. We... Read More
Posted in: Stories
Living with ALS during the Holidays: the Peacock Family
December 19, 2016
When a friend or loved one is living with ALS, the holiday season can be a difficult time. This is certainly true for the Peacock family ever since husband and father Jeff was diagnosed with ALS three years ago. This... Read More
Posted in: Stories
New Canadian investments in ALS research reflect growing knowledge about the disease and increasing likelihood of effective treatments being developed
ALS Canada and Brain Canada award $4.5 million in research funding
November 23, 2016
The ALS Society of Canada (ALS Canada), in partnership with Brain Canada, today announced $4.5 million in funding for nine new ALS research projects. This means that since the Ice Bucket Challenge became a social media phenomenon in 2014, nearly... Read More
Posted in: Research
Canada’s rising stars in ALS research receive more than $1 million from the ALS Canada Research Program and Brain Canada
November 2, 2016
The generosity of Canadians has helped three early-career researchers to make ALS the focus of their work in the country’s labs and academic institutions. The research funding, which totals more than $1 million, has been awarded through the ALS Canada... Read More
Posted in: Research
WALK for ALS early results: $3.9 million (and counting!) raised nationwide
October 14, 2016
Throughout the spring, summer and fall of 2016, Canadians showed they care about beating ALS, the devastating neuromuscular disease that gradually paralyzes people and takes away their ability to move, talk, swallow, eat and eventually breathe. In communities across the... Read More
Posted in: Events