The ALS Association Greater Philadelphia Chapter

Dale Shimer with PALS Cheryl Connolly at the ALS Clinic at Pennsylvania Hospital

Be An Advocate for ALS This Month

Register today to Walk to Defeat ALS^®

Help us break new records in 2012!

May is ALS Awareness Month

Get involved and take a stand against Lou Gehrig's Disease

Reserve your space in the Ad Book today for the 2012 Phillies Phestival!

Ride with ALS Express on June 16th!

Read Barry Shultz’s story about riding to defeat ALS

Advocacy

Be an ALS Advocate!

May 13-15 is National Advocacy Day and May 1 is Pennsylvania Advocacy Day. Click here to learn about how your stories can affect public policy with ALS Advocacy.

Research

New Diagnosis

Receiving a diagnosis of ALS is challenging and overwhelming. There is so much to know, a great deal to consider, and typically a host of questions. The ALS Association is dedicated to providing you and your family and friends the information, support and resources you need to effectively live with ALS. Read More

Patient Services

Our Patient Services directory can get you help where and when you need it.
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OUR MISSION: Leading the fight to treat and cure ALS through global research and nationwide advocacy while also empowering people with Lou Gehrig’s Disease and their families to live fuller lives by providing them with compassionate care and support.

What Does ALS Mean to You?

It wasn’t until 1939 that Lou Gehrig brought national and international attention to the disease when he abruptly retired baseball after being diagnosed with ALS.