Where Does the Money Go?

Everything we do advances the search for effective treatments and a cure for ALS.

We implement an integrated, multidisciplinary system of care services, public policy, advocacy and research funding. The ALS Association is the only organization touching every area in a systematic way that is needed to defeat this unjust disease. Events like the Ride to Defeat ALS supports the following:

• 140 active research projects across the globe in 13 scientific focus areas
• 9 global strategic initiatives and 55 actively recruiting ALS clinical trials
• $89+ million dedicated to research since the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge to advance treatments and a cure
• 2 drugs available on the market with 2 potential new antisense drugs and numerous other drugs on the horizon aimed to slow or stop progression.
• On-staff Care Services Coordinators who offer individual support and home visits to assess needs, suggest equipment, connect with local resources and help families plan.
• ALS Association Certified Center of Excellence partnerships with Providence Brain & Spine Institute and the Portland VA Health System.
• ALS Association Clinic partnerships with OHSU, Kaiser Permanente, St. Charles Health System, The Center and Asante Health System.
• Medical Equipment Program in partnership with Numotion and Norco Medical to loan equipment to aid in daily living activities and with mobility.
• Augmentative Communication and Assistive Technology Program to support communication, access and technology needs.
• Chapter Grant Programthat funds a myriad of reimbursable, ALS-related expenses such as respite care, counseling, co-pays for healthcare costs, home modifications, and more.
• Caregiver Support Program to provide family caregiver focused support groups, Care Connections guidance, and referrals.
• Monthly Support Group Program for people living with ALS, family members, and friends.
• Support and resources for children, in partnership with The Dougy Center, who have ALS in their families.
• Bereavement Support Program for family members and friends who have lost a loved one to ALS.
• Education and Outreach to health care professionals, home health care agencies and the community with updates on current ALS needs and solutions.