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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Together We’ve Raised:
Ten-Year Anniversary Campaign:
Latest News
10-Year Anniversary Gala recap, remembering our friend, neighbor, founding board member, and so much more, Suzanne Ross, plus fun events coming up soon.
Annual update from Bob & Gretchen, Supporter Spotlight on Mitch Garner, 10-Year Anniversary Gala update, many many Thank Yous and more!
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!
A two-year grant from the James A. and Faith Knight Foundation will support our first paid Program Administrator.
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
Many ALS patients can live longer and more productive lives because of current research. Improvements in medical management, including nutrition and breathing, regularly increase patient survival.
