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Shelley with her wife, Susan

Help Provide Vital ALS Resources by March 31!

March 1, 2025 Comments Off on Help Provide Vital ALS Resources by March 31!

An ALS diagnosis is the beginning of a life-altering journey. Without the appropriate equipment, people with ALS can face dangerous mobility hazards as their disease progresses. Even a single fall…

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Calling All Oregonians! Give Back Through Your Taxes

January 21, 2025 Comments Off on Calling All Oregonians! Give Back Through Your Taxes

State of Oregon Charitable Checkoff Program Are you an Oregon taxpayer? You can support ALS Northwest by giving through your income tax refund. Funds from the State of Oregon Charitable Checkoff…

22 Days of Giving (January 10-31, 2025)

January 7, 2025 Comments Off on 22 Days of Giving (January 10-31, 2025)

Lance Christian recently announced his retirement as Executive Director. Let’s celebrate his legacy with 22 Days of Giving in honor of his 22 Years at ALS Northwest!   From January 10…

Care Services Coordinators alongside two people living with ALS

Give Hope to People with ALS This Holiday Season

November 1, 2024 Comments Off on Give Hope to People with ALS This Holiday Season

Sherry McBride and Kristi Cosden passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2024. Sherry and Kristi were dedicated advocates for our mission, exemplifying joy even with ALS. They will be missed.…

Reflections on Our 2023 Special Events

August 13, 2024 Comments Off on Reflections on Our 2023 Special Events

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…

Laboratory Team Working Together

Support ALS Research

July 12, 2024 Comments Off on Support ALS Research

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…

Cory Fox sits in his wheelchair outdoors, surrounded by his two daughters and wife

Give Support to People Living with ALS

February 28, 2024 Comments Off on Give Support to People Living with ALS

I recently met Cory Fox from Grants Pass, OR. He shared, “When I was diagnosed with ALS, I was not sure where to turn. Navigating healthcare and life decisions was…

Chris Cate: Shredding Slopes, Breaking Barriers, and Elevating ALS Support!

February 22, 2024 Comments Off on Chris Cate: Shredding Slopes, Breaking Barriers, and Elevating ALS Support!

Chris Cate is a dedicated supporter of ALS Northwest and a longstanding participant in the annual Ski ALS event at Mt. Hood Meadows. He has a strong passion for fundraising,…

Staff member Ashley demonstrates assistive technology with person with ALS, Humed

State of Oregon Charitable Checkoff Program

January 31, 2024 Comments Off on State of Oregon Charitable Checkoff Program

Are you a State of Oregon taxpayer who will receive an income tax refund? You can support ALS Northwest by giving through your tax refund.  Funds from the State of Oregon…

Dine with Purpose!

January 16, 2024 Comments Off on Dine with Purpose!

Everything you need to know to enjoy some delicious food while giving back to ALS Northwest this winter: Tuesday, January 30th: Oakshire Beer Hall in Northeast Portland is donating $1…