Ann Arbor Active Against ALS is a grassroots, nonprofit organization whose mission is to raise funds for research toward effective treatments and ultimately a cure for ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease), while raising awareness of the disease, encouraging physical activity, and building a compassionate community.
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May 10 is ALS Awareness Day in Ann Arbor
On Monday, May 7, the honorable Mayor Christopher Taylor proclaimed May 10th as ALS Awareness Day in Ann Arbor for our organization’s 10th year of being Active Against ALS!
Spring 2018 Newsletter
Looking back on 10 years of being Active Against ALS, new research awards, volunteer spotlight on Jerri Champlin and more!
Knight Foundation Grant
A two-year grant from the James A. and Faith Knight Foundation will support our first paid Program Administrator.
Barmada Lab Tour
We toured the busy lab of Dr. Sami Barmada whose team is taking on ALS with cutting edge research.
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The Facts
The senses, including hearing, sight, smell, taste, and touch, are not affected by ALS.
