What We Accomplished Together

As the year draws to a close, we are thankful for all that you do for our chapter and the fight against ALS. It's because of the generosity of people like you that we are able to fund global research to find a treatment and a cure for ALS, support nationwide public policy efforts, and provide compassionate care and support for people living with Lou Gehrig’s Disease and their families in our community.
As we head into the New Year, let's celebrate some of the accomplishments of 2012 and look towards a brighter future filled with hope and an ever growing sense of determination.
RESEARCH

• We have 80 active grants in our portfolio and, as of January 2012, committed over $70 million to ALS research efforts.
• For the first time ever, scientists we funded identified an ALS biomarker in the blood that may lead to monitoring the progress of the disease through a simple blood test.

PUBLIC POLICY

• We secured $7.5 million for the ALS Research Program at the Department of Defense, a 17% increase over last year.
• We more than doubled the number of co-sponsors of the MODDERN Cures Act, legislation that would stimulate and expedite the development of new treatments for ALS.

CARE SERVICES

• We offer vital information and assistance through our support groups to more people every year living with ALS.
• We continue to provide consultation to assess the needs, suggest equipment and help families plan for the future.

Thank you for everything you do for those dealing with the challenges of ALS. Your support is like a ray of hope, guiding us towards a world without ALS.
Happy Holidays to you and your family!
Susan Woolner
Executive Director
The ALS Association Michigan Chapter
P.S.- There's still time to make a generous tax-deductible gift before the year is over.