ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease)
National. 75+ chapters and support groups. Founded 1984. Dedicated to finding the cause, prevention and cure of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Aims to enhance the quality of life for ALS patients and their families. Newsletter 3 times/yr. Provides chapter development guidelines.
Write:
A.L.S. Association
27001 Agoura Road, Suite 150
Calabasas Hills, CA 91301
Voice: 1-800-782-4747 or 818-880-9007 Mon.-Fri., 7:30am-4pm PST)
Fax: 818-880-9006
Website: http://www.alsa.org
E-mail: alsinfo@alsa-national.org
Verified: 10/14/2010
Online. 550+ members. Support, information and sharing of experiences for persons with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (Lou Gehrig's disease) and motor neuron diseases, their families and friends. Also includes primary lateral sclerosis, progressive muscular atrophy and multifocal motor neuropathy.
Website: http://www.alsforums.com
Verified: 10/12/2010
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