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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…

“ALS doesn’t stop. Neither will we.” ALS researcher and ALS Canada Board Member Christine Vande Velde said these words at the start of the pandemic in reference to her team’s work in the lab, but they were quickly adopted as…

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…

This blog series is a place for the ALS community to learn about and stay updated on ALS Canada’s advocacy efforts as well as relevant developments within government. Please note that because ALS Canada advocates federally and provincially within Ontario,…

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…

ALS Society of Canada rallying the community together to bring awareness to nearly 4,000 Canadians living with ALS and their families. Toronto, Ontario – ALS Awareness Month kicks off June 1, as the ALS Society of Canada (ALS Canada)…

The ALS Society of Canada (ALS Canada) welcomes four new members to its Board of Directors this year: Mike Etuhoko from Alberta, Rob Reading from British Columbia, and Sharon Ranalli and Matthew Rotenberg from Ontario. ALS Canada’s Board of Directors…