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Explore raw, inspiring, and heartwarming stories from the ALS community in Canada.

Profile image of Dr. Neil Cashman with event banner
Jul 31, 2017

Learning more about how gene mutations can cause ALS

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Two men participating in the Ice Bucket Challenge, pouring ice water over each other, with text promoting the ongoing challenge every August until a cure is found.
Jul 31, 2017

For Tom and Denis, the Ice Bucket Challenge is Personal

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Dr. Matthew Miller smiling with text introducing him as a speaker at the ALS Canada Virtual Research Forum.
Jul 28, 2017

Could viruses play a role in the onset or progression of ALS in people with a genetic link?

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Jul 27, 2017

Dr. Richard Bedlack’s Quest for ALS Discovery: The Truth is Out There

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Jun 2, 2017

The ALS Canada Research Program

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Deirdre O
May 24, 2017

Paying it forward to benefit people with ALS in the future

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Eddy Lefrançois sitting in a wheelchair in front of a wall with
Apr 14, 2017

“When you are loved, you have everything:” ALS Canada ambassador Eddy Lefrançois reflects on 25 years living with ALS

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Jonathan Corber sitting with an ALS patient in a warm, indoor setting.
Apr 4, 2017

National Family Caregiver Day: A conversation with ALS Caregiver Jonathan Corber

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Aug 16, 2016

ALS societies across Canada mourn the loss of Mauril Bélanger

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Jul 30, 2015

ALS community challenges Canada to take the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge

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Jun 12, 2015

Where your dollars went from the 2014 ALS Ice Bucket Challenge

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