You’ve heard of advocating for ALS, you’ve heard of organizing for ALS, but have you ever heard of…mapping it? That’s right, I said mapping! He has created many maps for his Geospatial Hub, including a map of ALS clinics throughout the US, so people living with and impacted by ALS can easily see where their…
Who We Are We are a group of caring people with various lived experiences with ALS, and professional expertise in the field of ALS. We understand the challenges associated with ALS, and simply want to be available to share resources and learnings that may help others. What We Do We make ourselves available for one…
The ALS Association Greater Sacramento Chapter is committed to serving the needs of the ALS community during the COVID-19 crisis. We are offering Virtual Support Group Meetings to ensure those living with ALS and their caregivers continue to have access to their networks of support. Sacramento Support Group Meeting (Every third Saturday of every month.)…
The ALS Association Greater Sacramento Chapter is committed to serving the needs of the ALS community during the COVID-19 crisis. We are offering Virtual Support Group Meetings to ensure those living with ALS and their caregivers continue to have access to their networks of support. Transition Support Group Meeting (Every fourth Tuesday of every month.)…
Learn about the importance of clinical trials, how to find a suitable clinical trial, and what to consider if you want to take part and next steps. Moderated by Rachael Marsden. Panelists include Allison Bulat, Nadia Sethi & Paula Trefiak.
Weekly Q&A with guest speaker Jonathan Katz, MD, Site Investigator at CPMC
They say a picture is worth a thousand words, which means pictures are pretty powerful. Would you like to harness the power of photos and videos to help enhance your advocacy? Then look no further than Instagram! This photo-centered platform can help you add some creativity and depth to telling your story and advocating in…
Who We Are We are a group of caring people with various lived experiences with ALS, and professional expertise in the field of ALS. We understand the challenges associated with ALS, and simply want to be available to share resources and learnings that may help others. What We Do We make ourselves available for one…
As ALS progresses, eating and drinking can become difficult, which can often lead to discussions about feeding tubes. The decision to get a feeding tube is a personal one. There are advantages and disadvantages that must be taken into account when considering a feeding tube. It can be helpful to hear from those who have…
Gather around, good people! I AM ALS is hosting a Town Hall on Thursday, February 2nd at 5 pm, ET! Brian, Sandra, and I AM ALS’s board will give a presentation on Synapticure, how I AM ALS has taken steps to create an Independent Committee for any matters related to Synapticure, and, of course, answer…
Who We Are We are a group of caring people with various lived experiences with ALS, and professional expertise in the field of ALS. We understand the challenges associated with ALS, and simply want to be available to share resources and learnings that may help others. What We Do We make ourselves available for one…
Receiving an ALS diagnosis is devastating for many reasons, including the knowledge that with a progressive loss of function will potentially come the loss of employment and much-loved activities. This is why the Many Shades of ALS (MSOA) team here at I AM ALS wants to talk to you about a powerful antidote to the…
Who We Are We are a group of caring people with various lived experiences with ALS, and professional expertise in the field of ALS. We understand the challenges associated with ALS, and simply want to be available to share resources and learnings that may help others. What We Do We make ourselves available for one…
Yes, your stories are compelling. So are your ideas. We are more than our stories. Please join us in person or virtually on February 14 and 15, 2023, for a day of idea-sharing followed by a day of advocacy action. Welcome to the sixth annual MTOS!
The ALS Association Greater Sacramento Chapter is committed to serving the needs of the ALS community during the COVID-19 crisis. We are offering Virtual Support Group Meetings to ensure those living with ALS and their caregivers continue to have access to their networks of support. Making Connections Support Group Meeting (Every third Saturday of every…
The ALS Association Greater Sacramento Chapter is committed to serving the needs of the ALS community during the COVID-19 crisis. We are offering Virtual Support Group Meetings to ensure those living with ALS and their caregivers continue to have access to their networks of support. Tahoe Support Group Meeting (Every third Thursday of every month.)…
Who We Are We are a group of caring people with various lived experiences with ALS, and professional expertise in the field of ALS. We understand the challenges associated with ALS, and simply want to be available to share resources and learnings that may help others. What We Do We make ourselves available for one…
The ALS Association Greater Sacramento Chapter is committed to serving the needs of the ALS community during the COVID-19 crisis. We are offering Virtual Support Group Meetings to ensure those living with ALS and their caregivers continue to have access to their networks of support. Sacramento Support Group Meeting (Every third Saturday of every month.)…
This is an extraordinary moment in ALS care, research and discovery. Through the efforts of a fiercely determined group of ALS advocates, two new drugs were approved by the FDA to slow the progression of ALS over the last year. A record total of more than 4,000 people living with ALS, caregivers and families received…
One of the most common comments we hear is how hard it is to maintain friendships once someone is diagnosed with ALS. Join us to hear examples of friends who are making the best of a bad situation, examples of how to support a friend with ALS, and how people with ALS can continue to support their support squad!
An informal conversation with the 2022 Award winners on their careers and their contributions to the field of ALS/MND. Panelists include Sally Light (Humanitarian Award recipient), Dr. Richard Bedlack (Forbes Norris Award recipient), Richard Cave (Allied Health Professional Award recipient).
