The ALS Association

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Fighting ALS on every front through research, care services, and advocacy.

We are very concerned about the proposed budget cuts at the NIH and the DOD that could impact ALS research. Our Board of Trustees and staff are taking to Capitol Hill on Wednesday to urge Congress to continue to fund ALS research.

The world lost a true legend today. Roberta Flack, known for her unforgettable voice, passed away after a brave battle with ALS. Her timeless music will continue to inspire and touch hearts forever. Thank you for the magic, Roberta. You’ll never be forgotten. apnews.com/article/robe...

Roberta Flack, Grammy-winning singer with an intimate style, dies at 88

Roberta Flack has died at 88. The Grammy-winning singer and pianist was known for her intimate vocal and musical style on “Killing Me Softly With His Song,” “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face” and o...

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The ALS Association is proud to invest $400,000 in groundbreaking research at the University of Pittsburgh to advance Stretch, a robot by Hello Robot, designed to help people with ALS manage everyday tasks. Learn more about this project in this CBS News clip: cbsn.ws/405sxJV

Pitt researchers advancing robot for people living with ALS

A University of Pittsburgh research group is reaching new limits and perfecting a robot to help people with ALS live better lives.

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Taking this opportunity to re-introduce ourselves! We are The ALS Association, a national non-profit organization working to discover treatments and a cure for ALS, and to serve, advocate for, and empower those impacted. ❤️💙💛🤍