News

TORONTO— The ALS Society of Canada (ALS Canada) and the Kevin Daly Bursary Fund are proud to announce the 2024 ALS Canada Kevin Daly Bursary recipients. Four post-secondary students with a personal connection to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) have been…

Toronto, August 6, 2024 — Today, the ALS Society of Canada (ALS Canada) recognizes the 10th anniversary of the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge making a splash across Canada. The viral social media trend united athletes, celebrities, and politicians, with more…

Earlier this month, ALS Canada sent a letter to Federal Minister of Transport, the Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, highlighting the urgent need for accessible air travel for Canadians who rely on mobility devices like wheelchairs, including people living with ALS, and…

Today, in recognition of Global ALS Awareness Day, the ALS Society of Canada (ALS Canada) and the ALS Society of Quebec (ALS Quebec) are proud to announce their partnership to co-host a series of international meetings dedicated to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also…

Now in its second year, the ALS Society of Canada (ALS Canada), along with Kevin Daly’s friends and colleagues, welcome applications to the post-secondary ALS Canada Kevin Daly Bursary. The $2,500 bursary will be awarded to a post-secondary student whose…

We are heartbroken to share with you that Eddy Lefrançois, ALS Canada Ambassador, passed away earlier today – a tremendous loss for the ALS community of a champion, advocate and friend. Diagnosed with ALS in 1992 with a prognosis of…