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Signature Programs

Signature Programs are set up or hosted by ALS TDI. Community Events are organized and hosted by individual people, usually as part of a fundraising activity.

Jun 21-6/23/2019, 2019 Boston, MA - Greenwich, CT

Tri-State Trek

The Trek is about community. A community that embarks upon a serious physical challenge, to help bring a better tomorrow to people with ALS.

Nov 9, 2019 Boston, MA

White Coat Affair

Join us for the 9th annual White Coat Affair gala, taking place on Saturday, November 9 at the Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel. Enjoy cocktails, dinner, and live music as we honor our friends and family members with ALS. Together we will recognize the progress of research toward ending this disease.

2019 Across the U.S.

Ragnar for Research

Ragnar for Research is an overnight, 200-mile running relay that invites teams to race through spectacular scenery while picking up the pace of ALS research.

Aug 18, 2019 Cambridge, MA

Race 4 Research

Nerd out at the Race 4 Research 5K & Walk on Sunday, August 18th, 2019. Featuring a chip-timed nerdy 5k road race (costumes encouraged), 4-mile ALS awareness walk and wheelchair ride along the Charles, and after party with complimentary food and beer, prizes and fun!

2019 Across the U.S.

Corntoss Challenge

The Corntoss Challenge raises funds for ALS research each summer in multiple cities across the U.S. Featuring the tailgate game Cornhole, the event is designed as a tournament where teams compete during a day of fun that leads to the

Nov 8, 2019 Boston, MA

Leadership Summit

The Leadership Summit is a full day conference featuring keynote presentations that provide an indepth look at the most advanced ALS research. In 2018, we heard from ALS TDI's CEO and CSO and Michael Brenner Ph.D., a Research Scientist at Google, about the use of Artificial Intelligence for disease symptom assessment in ALS.

Jun 21-6/23/2019, 2019 Boston, MA - Greenwich, CT

Tri-State Trek

The Trek is about community. A community that embarks upon a serious physical challenge, to help bring a better tomorrow to people with ALS.

Nov 9, 2019 Boston, MA

White Coat Affair

2019 Across the U.S.

Ragnar for Research

Ragnar for Research is an overnight, 200-mile running relay that invites teams to race through spectacular scenery while picking up the pace of ALS research.

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Upcoming Events

In addition to our Signature Programs, Community Events are organized and hosted throughout the year by individuals and communities.View the full list to find events near you.

Nov 21 2019

Land of Oz Party at Mid-America Club

Chicago, IL • Community Event

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Nov 21 2019

Charity Classic 2019-Wine Dinner

Dallas, TX • Community Event

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Nov 23 2019

2019 Neuse Charity Classic

Clayton, NC • Community Event

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Nov 23 2019

The Neuse Golf Club Charity Classic

Clayton, NC • Community Event

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Nov 23 2019

Anthem Charity Classic Golf Tournament

Anthem, AZ • Community Event

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Nov 24 2019

Better than Gold - Celebrating our 60th

Oro Valley, AZ • Community Event

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We are dedicated to discovering and developing effective treatments to end ALS. We will not stop until the needs of every person with ALS are met completely.

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The ALS Therapy Development Institute (ALS TDI) is the world's foremost drug discovery lab focused solely on curing ALS, also called Lou Gehrig's disease.

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Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, is a progressive neurodegenerative disease. ALS attacks cells in the brain and spinal cord that are needed to keep muscles moving, leading to muscle weakness and paralysis.

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