Eric Dane guest stars as ALS patient on NBC drama ‘Brilliant Minds’
In an upcoming episode of NBC’s TV show “Brilliant Minds,” actor Eric Dane will guest star as a character…
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70-year-old with ALS makes pilgrimage to raise funds, awareness
On Sept. 1, Kermit Peterson — 70 years old, wearing a brace on his leg, and living with amyotrophic…
MDA Clinical & Scientific Conference starts on March 16
Note: This story has been updated March 6, 2025, to correct a quote from Mindy Henderson, MDA vice president of…
National Academies report aims to make ALS ‘livable’ in 10 years
The ALS Association is commending the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine for its “groundbreaking” and comprehensive…
ALS scholarship program to help students who have lost parents
The nonprofit organization ALS Northwest has partnered with the Oregon State Treasury to establish a college scholarship program through…
4th annual MLB Lou Gehrig Day now on deck for June 2
The fourth annual Major League Baseball (MLB) Lou Gehrig Day takes place on June 2, a date set aside…
Documentary about I AM ALS seeks to inspire, raise awareness
A new documentary about I AM ALS and the “revolutionary movement” begun by the organization’s founders — which will stream…
Columbia gets $15M to design gene therapies for rare ALS forms
Columbia University researchers will use a $15 million federal grant to design individualized gene therapies for nine people with ultra-rare…
It’s year 70 for ‘Fill the Boot’ MDA fundraisers nationwide
The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) is marking its seven-decade partnership with the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) with…
Association conference features living with ALS as part of program
A conference in July will feature “diverse perspectives,” including patient presentations and discussions featuring people living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis…