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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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Springing Into Action: Walks, Advocacy and What’s Ahead

April 14, 2025 Comments Off on Springing Into Action: Walks, Advocacy and What’s Ahead

Updates From Our Executive Director: With spring in full bloom and as we move into this new year together, I’m looking forward to connecting with you more regularly through blog…

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15 ALS Nonprofits Collaborate to Form ALS United: A New Era of Innovation and Impact

February 11, 2025 Comments Off on 15 ALS Nonprofits Collaborate to Form ALS United: A New Era of Innovation and Impact

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 7, 2025 — Following a comprehensive planning process, 15 independent nonprofit organizations from around the country have formalized ALS United, an innovative partnership dedicated to serving the ALS…

Hello from ALS Northwest’s New Executive Director

February 5, 2025 Comments Off on Hello from ALS Northwest’s New Executive Director

A New Start I am so honored to be stepping into the role of Executive Director and to lead this incredible organization into the future. Over the years, I have…

Important Leadership Changes at ALS Northwest

January 3, 2025 Comments Off on Important Leadership Changes at ALS Northwest

A special message from Executive Director Lance Christian: Dear Friend, As we enter 2025, ALS Northwest is poised to leap into the new year with enthusiasm to help people with…

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Honoring the Legacy of Diana Hendrickson

January 2, 2025 Comments Off on Honoring the Legacy of Diana Hendrickson

Diana Hendrickson passed away on November 29, 2024. She was a dedicated Board Member and advocate for people living with ALS. Diana Hendrickson’s life was a testament to love, dedication,…

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7 Questions with Our New Care Services Coordinator

October 8, 2024 Comments Off on 7 Questions with Our New Care Services Coordinator

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 for a brief…

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ALS United Launches New Website

August 1, 2024 Comments Off on ALS United Launches New Website

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…

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Accelerating Medicines Partnership (AMP) ALS Initiative

July 12, 2024 Comments Off on Accelerating Medicines Partnership (AMP) ALS Initiative

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.…

Thank You to Our 2023-24 Grantors

May 1, 2024 Comments Off on Thank You to Our 2023-24 Grantors

We are grateful to receive program funding through private and public foundations. These partners directly support care services, family and youth programming, support groups, medical equipment, and augmentative equipment and…