Welcome to the ALS Canada blog where you’ll find a collection of articles and updates on ALS-related topics. We strive to develop content that our community will find valuable and deliver up-to-date information about ALS research, community-based support, and advocacy initiatives. We also provide Ontario fundraising event updates and share personal stories about people and families living with ALS in Ontario to keep our community connected. For content in French, please refer to the “Français” category in the main menu.
Memories of my father
November 30, 2023
On the morning of GivingTuesday, our Vice-President of Fund Development, Chris Pon, sent an email to ALS Canada's subscribers. His message is so special that we've decided to adapt it into a blog post. Plead read Chris' message below. Hello... Read More
Posted in: Fund Development
An exciting GivingTuesday announcement!
November 21, 2023
Double your impact this GivingTuesday When it comes to fundraising for ALS, next Tuesday (November 28) is the single most important day of the year, and to help us celebrate the day, we have an exciting announcement. Does this sound intriguing? Keep... Read More
Posted in: Giving Tuesday
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Changing the future of ALS: It’s not a matter of “if” but “when”
November 16, 2023
Small but mighty, the team behind Buck-A-Puck for ALS doesn’t plan on backing down from their dream of hitting their $1 million fundraising goal. George Daly, Joshua Lopez, and Liam Muffitt may look like your average hockey-loving teenage boys, but... Read More
ALS Canada and Brain Canada invest more than half a million dollars in the future of ALS researchers with the 2023 Clinical Research Fellowship and Trainee Awards
November 10, 2023
On World Science Day, the latest ALS Canada-Brain Canada research awards, with support from Fondation Vincent Bourque, highlight the importance of funding early-career researchers and clinicians Toronto — In recognition of World Science Day, together with Brain Canada, the ALS... Read More
Posted in: Research
Can we reprogram cells we already have to replace neurons damaged by ALS? This postdoctoral fellow wants to find out
October 27, 2023
Meet the junior researchers behind the 2022 ALS Canada - Brain Canada Trainee Awards Dr. Hussein Ghazale is the recipient of a $165,000 ALS Canada – Brain Canada 2022 Trainee Award. After finishing his PhD in France, Dr. Ghazale moved... Read More
Posted in: Research
PhD student Lucia Jadon opens new pathways for ALS research
October 23, 2023
Meet the students who received the 2022 ALS Canada - Brain Canada Doctoral Awards PhD student Lucia Meng Qi Jadon (previously Liao) is the recipient of a $75,000 ALS Canada – Brain Canada 2022 Trainee Award. She will use the... Read More
Posted in: Research