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Three Creative Ways to Give — Without Spending a Dime!

June 26, 2025 Comments Off on Three Creative Ways to Give — Without Spending a Dime!

Did you know there are so many easy ways to support people with ALS — that don’t cost you a dime? Your gifts help ALS Northwest support research to find…

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ALS and Communication: Commons Terms and Tools

June 24, 2025 Comments Off on ALS and Communication: Commons Terms and Tools

Note: This article was edited on 7/18/2025 for clarity and to provide additional resources. Did you know? Assistive technology is any item, product, or system that supports a person’s ability…

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Thank You to Our FY 2024-25 Foundation Supporters

June 20, 2025 Comments Off on Thank You to Our FY 2024-25 Foundation Supporters

Private and public foundation partners directly support care services, family and youth programming, support groups, medical equipment, and augmentative equipment and assistive technology for people living with ALS and their…

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Navigating Grief Newsletter: June 2025

June 18, 2025 Comments Off on Navigating Grief Newsletter: June 2025

If you have lost a significant person in your life to ALS, you may find that seasonal changes in summertime evoke powerful memories of special activities, holidays, and other treasured…

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Researchers Analyze Medication Effects on ALS + More Research Stories

June 12, 2025 Comments Off on Researchers Analyze Medication Effects on ALS + More Research Stories

Research Spotlight Researchers to Analyze Medication Effects on the Development and Progression of ALS and Parkinson’s Diseases ALS United, in partnership with the ALS CURE Project, Livermore Lab Foundation, RDM…

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Living Well with ALS: Willie Santos 

June 5, 2025 Comments Off on Living Well with ALS: Willie Santos 

Willie is an incredible example of what it looks like to stay humorous and engaged in community—even while facing a difficult diagnosis. Before Willie’s ALS diagnosis on April 10, 2023,…

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Introducing—the ALS Northwest Swag Store! 

June 3, 2025 Comments Off on Introducing—the ALS Northwest Swag Store! 

You’ve been asking—and now it’s real.  ALS Northwest is officially offering hats, sweatshirts, and crossbody bags that feature our brand and mission statement! A portion of the proceeds from every…