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ALS TDI Signature Programs

Consider participating 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

Nov 6, 2021 Boston, MA

White Coat Affair

In an effort to keep our community safe, we have decided to take the 2020 White Coat Affair virtual! Though the event format will be a little different, the goals remain the same – to unite our incredible ALS community, celebrate progress, and raise funds for ALS research.

2021 Cambridge, MA

Gamers vs. ALS

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2021 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.

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2021 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.

Our teams of eight runners fundraise and race through some of the most scenic locations in the country.

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2021 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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2021 New York, NY

Marathon Programs

Apply to run with ALS TDI here.ALS TDI proudly partners with New York Road Runners (NYRR) to receive bibs for the annual TCS New York City Marathon. Chosen from a pool of applications, ten runners become members of Team ALS TDI. They train for weeks with our Endurance Program Ambassador and Abbott WMM 6 Star Award recipient, Neil Gottlieb.

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2021 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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2021 Across the U.S.

ALS Warriors

Warriors of Wall Street: Bartender Challenge is a fast-paced, energetic night of friendly competition to raise funds for ALS research. Teams take turns behind the bar to compete for tips, which will be donated to ALS TDI. The team with the most tips at the end of the evening wins!

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2021 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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