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:
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Spring 2017 Newsletter
Featuring the Sugerman family, Knight Foundation update, board members new and retiring, plus much 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
Sporadic ALS is the most common form and accounts for 90 – 95% of all cases of ALS. Familial ALS, an inherited form of the disease, accounts for the remaining cases.
