News & Stories
Gabriel O’Brien is the new Care Services Coordinator for the Portland metro region at ALS Northwest. Jennifer Jordan from our communications team recently sat down with him to share more…
October is National Book Month! ALS Northwest staff compiled six book recommendations from our local ALS community in Oregon and SW Washington and beyond. Not all books are about ALS,…
Fall is sometimes associated as a “season of loss” as daylight hours shorten, temperatures drop, and leaves turn vivid colors before falling to the ground. In many communities, the season…
A new treatment in 2023 changed the medical landscape for Terry Smith, a person living with ALS in Hood River, Oregon. This article is from the 2023 Annual Report. Terry…
Holly Miller, Development Director of Special Events and Corporate Relations, reflects on the success of last year’s fundraising events. Thanks to our incredible community, we provided care services to 639…
Through our Medical Equipment Program, ALS Northwest fills in the gaps and reduces costs for people living with ALS. This article is from the 2023 Annual Report. Since 2002, ALS…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 1, 2024 – ALS United, a membership organization dedicated to highlighting and supporting the work of its members in serving the ALS community, is proud to…
Have you heard? RAPA Therapeutics’ recent Expanded Access Protocol (EAP) allows people with ALS who are otherwise ineligible for clinical trials to access a promising new treatment called RAPA-501. Donors…
ALS United, along with its dedicated members, has taken a significant step in the battle against amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) by collectively supporting the Accelerating Medicines Partnership (AMP) ALS initiative.…
Colin Meagher’s story is one of adventure. A former photographer by trade, Colin also had a passion for snowboarding, climbing, and other high-adrenaline outdoor activities. He attends the Hood River ALS…