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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…

Our New Name and Logo

October 10, 2023 Comments Off on Our New Name and Logo

A special message from Executive Director Lance Christian The last year has been a time of amazing growth and evolution for The ALS Association Oregon and SW Washington Chapter. We…

Important Update from the ALS Association Oregon and SW WA Chapter

August 28, 2023 Comments Off on Important Update from the ALS Association Oregon and SW WA Chapter

As a valued member of our ALS community, we have important news to share with you on behalf of the Board of Directors of the ALS Association Oregon and SW…