Unpacking ALS Canada’s priorities
We are pleased to share our strategic impact goals from our latest strategic plan. We start with a cornerstone of our organizational commitment—research. At ALS Canada, our mission is shaped by the relentless challenges faced by people living with ALS, inspiring us to lead with pioneering research that transcends boundaries and ignites hope.
A world united in the pursuit of answers
We are Canada’s ALS organization, distinct in our comprehensive approach to investing, facilitating, contributing to and building capacity for groundbreaking research. Our commitment has always placed us at the forefront of the global fight against ALS, aiming to manage and ultimately eradicate this disease.
In research, your support catapults us to the top of scientific innovation. We are currently supporting various high-impact studies, expanding our research and clinical capacities, and playing a pivotal role in positioning Canada as a prime destination for promising ALS clinical trials.
These initiatives are more than just scientific endeavours—they provide real hope to families, giving their loved ones access to advanced treatments potentially capable of extending lives, slowing disease progression, and improving the quality of living.
Highlights of our current research initiatives:
- Funding Cutting-Edge Projects: With over 250 awards supporting research since the national ALS Canada Research Program’s inception in Canada and internationally, we are driving discoveries that tackle ALS from multiple angles.
- Empowering Through Clinical Trials: The Canadian ALS Research Network (CALS) represents a nationwide effort in the quest for cures through testing experimental therapies and sharing best practices for clinical research.
- Collaborating for Greater Impact: ALS Canada works with researchers, clinicians, and organizations nationally and worldwide to ensure we maximize our impact toward new treatments that will help Canadians affected by ALS.
Each step forward in research is a step closer to a world free of ALS, made possible by your continued support. This journey towards groundbreaking discoveries is about achieving scientific milestones and crafting a legacy of hope and resilience that reverberates through families and communities across Canada.
Stay tuned for our next post, where we will delve into the support aspect of our mission, showcasing how your contributions are vital in providing care and resources to the people at the heart of our cause.
United, we are on a path to defeat ALS. Thank you for your unwavering support and belief in ALS Canada.