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The California ALS Research Network holds its first summit in San Francisco to great success California ALS Research Network held the first California ALS Research Summit June 27-28 in San Francisco. This two-day meeting included over fifty California leaders in ALS research, as well as representatives from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine, and The ALS Association. The purpose was to share information in three main areas of ALS research (protein aggregation, stem cells and molecular therapies); create discussion about ALS research funding; and foster networking among scientists, clinicians, biotech companies and ALS advocates.   Read the full story

The ALS Association Minnesota/North Dakota Chapter AgeWell In-Service Video

Click on this video trailer to see a five-minute summary of the Chapter’s in-service on ALS.  This video/DVD features the Chapter’s Patient Services staff speaking about the identification, progression, and standards of care for individuals with ALS, and resources available to them through The ALS Association, Minnesota/North Dakota Chapter. 

This DVD was developed in collaboration with AgeWell Home Care (Edina, MN) , who generously filmed and edited it for distribution.  This 2 hour- long DVD is available to home health care agencies, assisted living and skilled nursing facilities and is to be used for staff training.  The first hour of the DVD addresses the disease process and care.  The second hour addresses the resources available to individuals with ALS and their families through The ALS Association, Minnesota/North Dakota Chapter. Patient Services staff are available to answer any questions that arise after viewing the DVD.

The 2010 Dinner of Champions, A Gala Event, will be held on Thursday, November 11 at The Northland Inn located in Brooklyn Park.  We will be honoring  Thomson Reuters for their years of support.  Read More>

Larry Sing Memorial ALS Golf Classic

The Larry Sing Memorial ALS Golf Classic is organized by a committee of dedicated people who continue to carry forward Larry’s vision of providing communication devices to people living with ALS and their families.  Read More>

History Making Performance!
Duo Captures Kolar Tournament for Second Straight Year

Jason Schrupp and Josh Fankhanel made history at the 2010 Kolar Toyota Walleye Tournament.  For the first time in the tournament’s 15 year history, a team was able to win the event in two consecutive years.  Read More>

PALS Doug McDougall Inspires UND Occupational Therapists

Doug McDougall didn’t hesitate when agreeing to talk to the University of North Dakota Occupational Therapy Class.  For two hours he held the student’s attention while he discussed how ALS has affected his life ...Read More>

"ALS Across America"
The ALS Association’s Minnesota Chapter Recognizes Local Entrepreneur
for Spreading Awareness of Lou Gehrig’s Disease

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (April 15, 2010) – Minneapolis denizen Tom Lijewski’s strong entrepreneurial spirit has helped him to have several successful careers during his lifetime. Read More>

TIPS ON INCOME TAX DEDUCTIONS

An itemized deduction is allowed for expenses paid during the tax year for medical care.   Read More >

MN Chapter 2009 Annual Report is here!  View Report>

Charities Review Council
The ALS Association, Minnesota Chapter, is an approved charitable organization by the Charities Review Council. Read More>

Meet Our Community Partners! Read how local organizations are supporting The MN Chapter. Read More >