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.
Our thanks to everyone for your strong support of our ALS community. #GivingTuesday is an annual global celebration and kicks off to the year end season of giving, and there's still time to make a gift before 12/31.
Our thanks to everyone for your strong support of our ALS community. #GivingTuesday is an annual global celebration and kicks off to the year end season of giving, and there's still time to make a gift before 12/31.
ASK ME: Genetics and ALS - The ATLAS Study
We invite you to join us for our next ASK ME educational webinar featuring Dr. Jonathan Katz of the Forbes Norris ALS Center at California Pacific Medical Center, who will discuss Genetics and ALS, and The ATLAS Study, sponsored by Biogen.
If you want to learn more about genetics and ALS, or if you think you may be a carrier of a certain SOD1 gene variant (also called a gene mutation) and you do not have signs or symptoms of ALS, the ATLAS Study may offer you the opportunity to contribute to SOD1-ALS research. Those who qualify will receive all study-related treatments and assessments, including genetic testing and counseling, at no cost. Reimbursement for study-related travel is available!
ASK ME: Genetics and ALS - The ATLAS Study
We invite you to join us for our next ASK ME educational webinar featuring Dr. Jonathan Katz of the Forbes Norris ALS Center at California Pacific Medical Center, who will discuss Genetics and ALS, and The ATLAS Study, sponsored by Biogen.
If you want to learn more about genetics and ALS, or if you think you may be a carrier of a certain SOD1 gene variant (also called a gene mutation) and you do not have signs or symptoms of ALS, the ATLAS Study may offer you the opportunity to contribute to SOD1-ALS research. Those who qualify will receive all study-related treatments and assessments, including genetic testing and counseling, at no cost. Reimbursement for study-related travel is available!
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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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.
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