El Capítulo Golden West de la Asociación de ELA, ofrece recursos para aquellos afectados con ELA. Los encuentra en Español en nuestro sitio web.
The Golden West Chapter of The ALS Association offers many tools and resources for those affected by ALS who need resources in Spanish on our website.

2021 Year in Review
As we begin this New Year, we are proud to share with you some of the remarkable progress and significant achievements that we have accomplished together in our Year in Review.

2021 Year in Review

As we begin this New Year, we are proud to share with you some of the remarkable progress and significant achievements that we have accomplished together in our Year in Review.

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Running Bitcoin Challenge

Test your strength, push your limits, and fight ALS with us! Join ALS Advocate Fran Finney and the cryptocurrency community for the first-ever Running Bitcoin virtual event in memory of Hal Finney, who lost his battle to ALS in 2014. The official event dates were January 1-10, but by popular demand, we are keeping the Running Bitcoin site open until January 31 for those who would still like to run and donate to the exciting new activity. For more information, please visit RunningBitcoin.us.

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Our Mission

To discover treatments and a cure for ALS, and to serve, advocate for, and empower people affected by ALS to live their lives to the fullest.

The Golden West Chapter supports people living with ALS and their loved ones in 31 counties throughout California and the state of Hawaii. Everything we do advances the search for effective treatments and cures for ALS.

A Note About Current Events and Systemic Racism:

Now and always, our values drive our mission, and our principles guide our vision. The Golden West Chapter rejects hate, racism, and injustice of any kind. Diversity and inclusivity are only the beginning, and we are committed to anti-racist, anti-oppression perspectives that promote equal access to ALS treatments and services.

It is only together that we will defeat ALS.

Get Involved With Us!

There are many opportunities for you to help create a world without ALS by getting involved with the Golden West Chapter. Attend our support groups and educational events to learn important information. Find out about our many upcoming community outreach events. Make connections with others facing ALS. Help raise awareness and funds to support the ALS community that we serve. Take part in the way that best suits YOU!

Calendar of Activities and Events

There is always something going on at the Golden West Chapter. Please check out our calendar to see what is happening this month and to save the date for future activities and events. From our monthly support groups to our community outreach events, there are many opportunities for you and your family to connect with us.

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Recursos en Español para personas que viven con ELA

Uno de los desafíos que pueden surgir para las personas que viven con ELA y sus seres queridos es encontrar recursos en Español. El Capítulo Golden West de la Asociación de ELA, ofrece recursos para aquellos afectados con ELA. Los encuentra en Español en nuestro sitio web.

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Serving Hawaii’s ALS Community

The Golden West Chapter serves families facing ALS throughout all of the Hawaiian Islands. Please visit our Hawaii ALS community page to learn more about local activities, monthly support groups, outreach events, and important news. Mahalo lui noa for your support!

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More Ways to Give

There are many ways that you can support the Golden West Chapter, from setting up a fundraiser on Facebook, to shopping on Amazon Smile, and purchasing one or more of books written by members of our ALS community.

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Walk to Defeat ALS

Our Walk to Defeat ALS® events are held between April and November throughout the Golden West Chapter's service area. Although we will not be gathering together in person this year, these annual community outreach events are still critical components of the Chapter’s care services, fundraising, and public awareness efforts in the fight against ALS. They are an opportunity to come together and honor people with ALS and their families, learn important information, and to show your support for the ALS community.

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Ride to Defeat ALS and Team Challenge ALS

Team Challenge ALS is The ALS Association Golden West Chapter's comprehensive endurance program to help fight ALS. Combine your passion and commitment to finding a cure for ALS while achieving physical challenges by participating in athletic events, such as our Rides to Defeat ALS, hikes, marathons, 5k's, basketball tournaments, and other endurance activities.

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Host your own event to support our Chapter

Using our online event tool, One Dollar Difference is an easy way to start fun and creative events to help raise funds on behalf of the Golden West Chapter. You can help support the ALS community and create a custom web page to promote your fundraiser anytime and anywhere! So go ahead and run a marathon, host a local community event, or donate your birthday to raise funds and help create a world without ALS.

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Celebrate a Loved One with ALS

Pay tribute to a friend or loved one affected by ALS by joining our Community of Hope. You can create a personalized web page, including photos and video, to share their story with your supporters and establish a lasting legacy in honor or memory of someone special's battle with ALS. It's quick and easy to get started, and we're here to help every step of the way!

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Discover More Ways to Help Fight ALS

Recursos en Español para personas que viven con ELA

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Gift Planning

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Read to Defeat ALS!

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ASK ME Educational Webinar Series

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Join us for our support groups!

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A resource for people living with ALS and their families

Learn about our Chapter ESRI Resource Maps

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Golden West Chapter Resources

Whether you’re newly diagnosed, navigating your journey with the disease, caring for a person with ALS, or researching the cure, there are resources to support you.