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ALS is one of the worst diseases in history.

What are you willing to do to put an end to ALS?

5 Years Ago

The ice bucket challenge was a global phenomenon that raised millions of dollars and changed the fight against ALS forever.

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Now

We are in the midst of the largest movement in medical history.

You’ve helped us make a lot of progress.

You funded designer DNA drugs to target ALS.

This cutting-edge technology is on the cusp of being used to treat people with ALS.

CHALLENGE ME TO REVOLUTIONIZE HOW WE TREAT ALS.
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You funded the discovery of new ALS genes.

Every new gene discovery brings us closer to finding better treatments and a cure.

CHALLENGE ME TO FIND MORE GENES LINKED TO ALS.
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You funded innovative technology to help people with ALS.

Technology prolongs independence and improves quality of life.

CHALLENGE ME TO CREATE SOLUTIONS THAT ASSIST PEOPLE WITH ALS.
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You made Care Services more accessible.

Our clinical network has expanded by 50 percent in the last five years.

CHALLENGE ME TO PROVIDE EVEN BETTER COMPREHENSIVE CARE IN MORE CLINICS.
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You inspired global research collaborations.

We have awarded 300 grants to over 200 scientists for ALS research, including in 17 countries.

CHALLENGE ME TO BROADEN THE GLOBAL FIGHT AGAINST ALS.
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There's more to do.

We need your help to finish what we all started.
Are you still up for the challenge?

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CHALLENGE ME TO PARTICIPATE

Here are some of the ways you can help us finish what we all started.

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Pie #InYourFaceALS Challenge

The pie #InYourFaceALS challenge is one of the many ways people can participate in the #ChallengeMe campaign.

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ALS Youth Challenge

On May 19, we will recognize the first annual ALS Youth Action Day, or kids can help spread hope and awareness year-round via the ALS Youth Challenge.

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Walk to Defeat ALS

Anyone and everyone can become a part of the fight against ALS by joining a local Walk to Defeat ALS. Funds raised contribute to local care services, global ALS research, and nationwide advocacy.

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Team Challenge ALS

Team Challenge ALS is The ALS Association’s comprehensive endurance program. Challenge yourself to run faster. Challenge yourself to ride farther. Challenge yourself to climb higher.

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Become an Advocate

ALS advocates lead the fight to defeat ALS on the frontlines. You can lead us closer to a world without ALS by joining our dedicated network of ALS advocates nationwide.

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Be a part of history. Again.

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