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Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Health Care Activist Ady Barkan
A true hero and activist personified, Ady Barkan made an enduring impact on the ALS community that will live on through his significant contributions to healthcare reform. Once described as…
Monterey Peninsula Foundation Awards $20,000 Grant to ALS Golden West
The Monterey Peninsula Foundation, host of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am and PURE Insurance Championship Impacting the First Tee, has awarded ALS Golden West a $20,000 grant to support ALS…
November 2023 | Monthly eNewsletter from ALS Golden West
Our November eNewsletter is in your inbox now or you can view it online! This month, we are recognizing National Family Caregivers Month and paying tribute to the individuals who…
The Monterey Bay Walk to Defeat ALS continues to make an impact
On Saturday, October 21, ALS Golden West held the 24th Annual Monterey Bay Walk to Defeat ALS® at El Estero Park to raise ALS awareness and funds for those affected…
The Silicon Valley Walk continues to help fuel the mission of ALS Golden West!
The 24th Annual Silicon Valley Walk to Defeat ALS® was held on Saturday, October 14. Hundreds joined ALS Golden West at the Coyote Point Recreation Area to raise ALS awareness…
Charles Wren Brings Hope to Arvin
Charles Wren has been living in Arvin for 53 years, and has always been committed to giving back to the community. “We’ve always felt comfortable because Arvin is our home,”…
Inland Empire Walk to Defeat ALS is held in Fontana
ALS Golden West hosted its 21st annual Inland Empire Walk to Defeat ALS on Oct. 22 at Miller Park in Fontana. More than 300 participants raised $48,000 to support the…
BrainStorm Cell Therapeutics Announces Strategic Realignment Prioritizing NurOwn® for the Treatment of ALS
– Resource consumption will be reduced by 50% to accelerate ALS development – Plans underway for registrational Phase 3b U.S. clinical trial for NurOwn in ALS NEW YORK, Oct. 24,…
24th annual Monterey Bay ‘Walk to Defeat ALS’ boasts huge success
In Monterey, a large turnout for a walk against ALS. The disease, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, impacts nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, causing a loss…
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