News from the ALS Therapy Development Institute
Volume 19 Issue 4 | April 13, 2018
 

Don't Miss This Research Update!

On May 16, 2018, at 1 p.m., Steve Perrin, Ph.D. will provide an update on clinical development plans for our most promising treatment candidate, and will review exciting early outcomes from the Precision Medicine Program (PMP). He will talk about what the program means for people living with ALS today, and how it may affect future drug development in ALS. Dr. Perrin will talk about other treatment approaches being pursued to combat ALS, including research done in the labs here at the ALS Therapy Development Institute (ALS TDI), and take questions from the audience. Advance registration required.
 
ALS Unfiltered seminars are happening in various cities across the country. So, if you're interested in a candid conversation about ALS and current drug research, visit our website to learn more and register!
 

Calling ALS Advocates

Enough is enough. It’s no longer OK to just be aware of ALS. So, this May, we’re focusing on not just driving awareness, but encouraging people to go deeper, learn more, and help educate others beyond the ALS community on what ALS is and what those diagnosed with the disease face each and every day. Read here to learn how we’re working to spread the word and how you can help.
 

Let the Brews Begin!

Every year, breweries from around the world take part in the Ales for ALS™ program. Since 2013, Ales for ALS™ has raised over $1,750,000 for ALS research at the ALS TDI. Last year alone, over 140 breweries from 39 states brewed an Ales for ALS™ beer. Check out the new website to learn more about the 2018 program.
 
 

Orangetheory Crushes Goals

This year at the 13th Annual BASH for Augie's Quest, it was announced that Orangetheory Fitness and their #IBurnForALS campaign more than doubled their original goal of $2 million dollars by raising over $4 million dollars for ALS research. Shout-out to all of the amazing #OrangeNation members who literally put their blood, sweat, and tears into making this the best year ever!