On Tuesday, December 3, you can join an international celebration of generosity and giving back, and unlock the gift of help and hope for our ALS community.
On Tuesday, December 3, you can join an international celebration of generosity and giving back, and unlock the gift of help and hope for our ALS community.
Our thanks to everyone who supported the 15th Annual Napa Valley Ride to Defeat ALS and Walk! Please make your gift today at NapaValleyRide.org
Our thanks to everyone who supported the 15th Annual Napa Valley Ride to Defeat ALS and Walk! Please make your gift today at NapaValleyRide.org
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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Walk to Defeat ALS
Our Walk to Defeat ALSŪ events are held between April and November throughout the Golden West Chapter's service area. These annual community outreach events are 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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Napa Valley Ride to Defeat ALS and Walk
The Napa Valley Ride to Defeat ALS and Walk is the largest cycling event in the country supporting the ALS community. We offer multiple routes for every level of rider, as well as a walk through the picturesque grounds at the Yountville Veterans Home. You can count on support from start to finish with rest stops, SAG vehicles, and route monitors. Participants are welcomed back by cheering crowds and finish line festivities including a live band, a delicious BBQ lunch, and more. Help put the brakes on ALS!
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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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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.
Let us help you and your family cope with the day-to-day challenges of living with ALS.
For People with ALS
Learn about our grant program, upcoming scientific meetings, and opportunities to collaborate.
For Researchers
Caring for someone with ALS can be challenging. We offer resources and support to help.
For Caregivers- ALS Community Responds to FDA Guidance Document with Call for More Urgency, Flexibility
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November 1, 2019 - ALS Association Contributes $3.3 Million to Fund Groundbreaking Genome-Sequencing Database
October 22, 2019 - High School Students Spread Awareness and Raise Money for ALS Research
October 11, 2019
UCSF: Weill Neurohub Will Unite UCSF, UC Berkeley, U. of Washington to Find New Treatments for Brain Diseases
November 12, 2019
Spotlight on...Kathy Beallo: A Caregiver Creating a Legacy of Service and Support
November 9, 2019
FOX 11: 2019 ALS Walk Featuring Renee Zellwegger, Courteney Cox, Adam Scott
November 4, 2019
Hollywood Reporter: Adam Scott Joins Fight Against ALS Alongside Renée Zellweger, Courteney Cox at Charity Walk
November 3, 2019
Now This News: Joe Biden Hasn't Met with Terminally Ill Activist Ady Barkan
October 2, 2019
Billboard: The Muff's Frontwoman Kim Shattuck Dies at 56
October 2, 2019
Rolling Stone: Kim Shattuck, Muffs Founder and Singer, Dead at 56
October 2, 2019
Pitchfork: The Muff's Kim Shattuck Remembered by Green Day, Pixies, Veruca Salt, Waxahatchee, More
October 2, 2019
The Wrap: Kim Shattuck, Lead Singer and Songwriter for The Muffs, Dies at 56
October 2, 2019
The Napa Valley Register: Napa Valley Ride to Defeat ALS Raises $1 Million
September 24, 2019
The New York Times: Ady Barkan Won't Let Dying Stop His Activism
September 19, 2019
People: Dad and Activist Can't Hold His Son Anymore Due to ALS — but He's Not Going to Stop Fighting Yet
September 19, 2019
Now This: Julián Castro Discusses the Future of Health Care with Ady Barkan
September 17, 2019
The ALS Association Golden West Chapter to Honor Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma America, Inc. as a Champion in the Search for Treatments and Cures for ALS
September 16, 2019
The ALS Association Golden West Chapter to Honor Fred Noteware as a Champion in the Fight Against ALS
September 11, 2019
ALS Has Paralyzed His Body. Activism. His Family and Love Are Keeping Him Resilient
September 9, 2019
Time: How My Dying Body Could Help Give Yours a Future
September 9, 2019
Jimmy Kimmel Live YouTube: Jimmy Kimmel Live's Fight Against ALS
September 5, 2019
The Hollywood Reporter: 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' Raising Money for ALS Research After Staffer Diagnosed
September 5, 2019
Medicare for All Activist with ALS Ady Barkan on Why He Advocates: 'It Gives Me a Reason to Get Up Every Day'
September 4, 2019
Now This YouTube: Bernie Sanders Discusses Fight for Health Care Justice With Ady Barkan
September 3, 2019
Now This Youtube: Cory Booker Faces Blunt Health Care Questions From Ady Barkan
September 3, 2019
InMenlo: Menlo School Water Polo does #ALSBucketChallenge in Support of M-A Parent
September 3, 2019
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