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The ALS Society of Canada (ALS Canada), together with the family and friends of Kevin Daly and the Kevin Daly Bursary Fund, is now accepting applications for the 2026 ALS Canada Kevin Daly Bursary, a $2,500 award supporting post‑secondary students…

The ALS Society of Canada offers its sincere gratitude to three members of our Board of Directors who have completed their terms this year. Each has contributed their time, expertise, and lived perspective to help guide the organization during a…

The ALS Society of Canada is pleased to welcome Kyle Thompson to its Board of Directors. Kyle is no stranger to ALS Canada or the ALS community. Over the last two years, he has served on the Finance and Audit…

Being a caregiver for someone living with ALS can be emotionally and physically exhausting, isolating, and overwhelming. Families need consistent guidance, resources, and support to manage both the disease and the strain it places on them. ALS Canada’s Community Leads…

The ALS Society of Canada (ALS Canada) is proud to launch the Children and Youth Resource Hub to provide children, youth, and families with important educational materials that support the understanding of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) – a disease that…

From December 2 to 8, 2024, the ALS Society of Canada (ALS Canada) and the ALS Society of Quebec (ALS Quebec) co-hosted a series of events that brought more than 1,500 delegates from around the world to Montreal to…

ALS Canada is proud to recognize and celebrate Dr. Richard Robitaille, a leader in ALS research and a professor at Université de Montréal, who has received the prestigious Drs. Ayeez and Shelena Lalji & Family ALS Endowed Award for Innovative…

ALS Canada Buck-A-Puck for ALS is back! This event unites young athletes and their passion for hockey with fundraising and awareness building for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) – a disease that affects nearly 4,000 Canadians and their families. The concept…