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ALS TDI Signature Programs

Consider participating in one of our signature programs! The ALS Therapy Development Institute (ALS TDI) hosts various signature events each year including fundraisers, educational seminars, and community groups.

Our signature events take place across the country and are open to all members of the ALS community. If you have questions, or would like to suggest an event in your area, please email events@als.net.

ALS TDI Signature Programs

Signature Programs

2023 New York, NY

New York City Marathon

ALS TDI is a proud charity partner of the annual New York City Marathon! Team ALS TDI features runners from all over the globe with one universal mission, finding a cure for ALS. Participants complete the 26.2 mile run around all five boroughs of NYC to raise awareness for ALS TDI.

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Oct 27, 2023 Boston, MA

ALS TDI Summit

The ALS TDI Summit is a full day conference featuring keynote presentations that provide an in-depth look at the most advanced ALS research. In 2019, 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.

Oct 28, 2023 Boston, MA

White Coat Affair

Please join us for an evening of cocktails, dinner, and live music as we honor our close friends and family members with ALS. We come together as a community to recognize the progress of research toward ending this disease and need to continue the fight.

2023 Across the U.S.

Rake for ALS

Kids and teams from across the country will come together to Rake For ALS! Throughout the fall, communities will rake leaves for donations in support of ALS Research.

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2023 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

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2023 Across the U.S.

ALS Unfiltered

ALS Unfiltered is a series of expert-led presentations and candid conversations on ALS, current drug research, clinical trials, ALS resources and more. Hosted by experts from ALS TDI, ALS Unfiltered sessions are free and take place across the country.

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2023 Across the U.S.

Driving for Life

Driving for Life is one of the longest running fundraising campaigns to support ALS research through the game of golf. Thanks to the support of the golf community, Driving for Life has raised more than $9 million for the ALS Therapy Development Institute (ALS TDI), but we need your help to end ALS.

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Why support ALS research at

ALS TDI?

We Are Innovative

With ALS preclinical, clinical, and translational research all happening under our one roof, we rapidly pursue the best ideas for slowing, stopping, and ending ALS.

We Are Efficient

87 cents of every dollar you raise goes directly to ALS research. We screen more potential treatments than any other ALS research lab.

We Are Relentless

We are dedicated to discovering and developing effective treatments to end ALS. We won't give up until there is a treatment for every person with ALS.

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