Founded in 1977, ALS Canada is a registered charity that receives no core government funding – our work is powered by generous donors who share our vision of a world free of ALS.
Grounded in and informed by the ALS community, we bridge information, programs, research, and services to people affected by this devastating disease.
What we do
Together, we are working toward a world free of ALS through:
Research
We respond to the urgent unmet need for life-changing treatments by investing in high-quality research that will fuel scientific discovery.
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Advocacy
We advocate for equitable, affordable, and timely access to proven therapies. We empower informed decision-making and recognition of ALS.
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Community Services
In Ontario, we directly support people affected by ALS by providing mobility equipment and communication devices, support groups, and a hybrid model of in-person and virtual interactions.
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Who we are
Together, as a global community, we are working toward a world free of ALS.
Vision
Our vision is a world free of ALS. Open and honest with the challenges before all of us, we are determined to transform the reality of the disease.
Mission
Our mission is our everyday journey as an organization. We work with the ALS community to improve the lives of Canadians affected by ALS through advancing research, care, advocacy, and information.
Values
Our values are the principles that guide our work every day:
- Accountability
- Collaboration
- Compassion
- Dynamic
- Integrity
- Respect
Our 2024-2028 Strategic Plan: Lead, Drive, Mobilize, Empower
Our Board of Directors approved our 2024-2028 Strategic Plan in July 2023, which will serve as our North Star guiding ALS Canada through the next stage of our growth and progress.
Our 2024-2028 Strategic Plan: Lead, Drive, Mobilize, Empower
Our Board of Directors approved our 2024-2028 Strategic Plan in July 2023, which will serve as our North Star guiding ALS Canada through the next stage of our growth and progress.
Diversity & Engagement
We are continuing our learning and the work of addressing inclusivity, diversity, equity, and accessibility.
We are committed to understand and consider how these matters affect the ALS community and how they reflect in our culture for our employees and volunteers, in the work we do, in the research we invest in, and in our collaboration with the healthcare system and with partners and industry.
Our partnership with the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI) provides us access to resources and information from both a Canadian and global perspective on a variety of topics as they relate to all aspects of IDEA.