ALS Network

We connect need with support, questions with answers, thought leaders with new ideas, research to funding, and advocates to challenge the status quo.

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Tom Horton and his circle of family and friends finished their paddle through the Greek Islands, carrying with them the memory of Tom’s mother and a commitment to people and families impacted by ALS.

Every mile is helped bring greater awareness to ALS while connecting communities in Greece and the United States through a shared purpose.

Thank you to these adventurers, the Hellenic ALS Association, and to every person and family whose strength inspired this journey.

You can continue to support their mission: https://t.co/AtlvTOUZBe

#ALSNetwork #ALS #paddletocureals

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Join us the morning of the Central Valley Ride at our Resource Fair!

Starting at 10 AM, meet with @youralsnetwork staff and care managers; find ALS Network merchandise, and learn more about the services offered by our incredible partners.

@ShionogiUS
@MaximHealthcare
Community Health System
Pulmonic Health
@mobilityworks

Event-day registration will be available on-site for a fee of $20 and $175 for riders. For more information or to make a gift today, visit https://t.co/VRZzjZcH5M.

[ALS Network @youralsnetwork]

We’re proud to share that “Radical Possibility – Russell Andrews’ ALS Journey,” an ALS Network project developed by Persuasion Pictures, has been named a 2026 @anthemawards Finalist!

Now, we’re asking for your support! Please cast your public vote to help our project earn an Anthem Community Voice Award and bring greater awareness to Russell’s ALS journey and the realities of living with ALS.

You can vote once in each of these two categories: Health – Campaign (Nonprofit) and Content & Media (Nonprofit).

Every vote helps raise awareness, foster understanding, and inspire greater possibilities for the ALS community. Thank you for your support!

Vote for us today at https://t.co/eojm5PX35x & https://t.co/xhGF384L6o. Deadline is October 29!

[ALS Network @youralsnetwork]

In recognition of National Estate Planning Awareness Week, take some time to plan for what matters most. We invite you to watch our ASK ME webinar, “Where There’s a Will, There’s a Way – Demystifying Your Estate Plan,” featuring estate planning and trust administration attorney Jacey Hayes and Mike Welling, Senior Director of Planned Giving at the ALS Network.
This informative conversation offers practical insights into estate planning, helping you better understand the steps you can take to protect the people and causes you care about and create a plan that reflects your wishes.

Watch here: https://t.co/qRs39gq4Qd

#EstatePlanningAwarenessWeek #EstatePlanning #PlannedGiving #LegacyGiving #ALSNetwork

[ALS Network @youralsnetwork]

Thank you to all who attended the 24th annual Inland Empire Walk & Roll to Cure ALS on Sunday, October 18 at Miller Park Amphitheater, in Fontana!

Over 500 people attended this year's event and together raised over $50,000 - surpassing our initial $75,000 fundraising goal. All funds raised will advance the mission of @youralsnetwork to provide care services and support for people living with ALS and their loved ones, as well as advance #ALS research and public policy initiatives on behalf of #ourALScommunity.

You can still make a gift in support at https://t.co/SYQ2ylDyFE to help us make an even greater impact.

Let’s #cureALStogether!

[ALS Network @youralsnetwork]

The Kern County Family Day on Saturday, November 7, is less than two weeks away!

Big thanks to our sponsors for supporting #ourALScommunity:
Stacy Inman
@SuperCareHealth
@ShionogiUS
@MaximHealthcare
Mercy Plaza Respiratory

So far we’ve raised over $15,000 of the $32,000+ goal to date and the more people that can join us, the better! Sign up today at https://t.co/svJDHbdlIf.

[ALS Network @youralsnetwork]

Join us for Connect, Support, Chat: Palo Alto on Tuesday, October 27, at 1:00 PM PT/10:00 AM HST. We will be joined by special guest speaker, Christina Irving, LCSW, Director of Client Services, at Family Caregiver Alliance, who will present an overview of the Family Caregiver Alliance.

For more information, please contact ALS Network Care Manager, Shannan Sonnicksen, LCSW, MPH, at [email protected].

[ALS Network @youralsnetwork]

We invite you to our next ASK ME webinar, "Family Caregivers - Angels in Agony," on Wednesday, November 4, at 5:00 PM PT / 3:00 PM HST.

Hosted by Steve Goclowski, LCSW, Vice President, Care Services, ALS Network, this informative presentation features Linda Levine, M.Ed, Speaker, Educator, Life Coach, and Caregiver to her husband, David Buseck and David Buseck, Person Living With ALS, ALS Network Board Member & Chair, Community Research Committee.

Drawing on her professional background and personal journey, Linda will share insights on caregiving with sensitivity, honesty, and refreshing humor with the support of her husband, David.

RSVP today to reserve your spot and take part in a live Q&A session following the presentation.
Register here: https://t.co/JCxwUcj1vy

[ALS Network @youralsnetwork]

Sheri Strahl (@sheri_strahl), MPH, MBA, ALS Network president and CEO, was honored to welcome Royd Tolkien (@RoydTolkien), great-grandson of legendary author J.R.R. Tolkien, for a special tour of an ALS research laboratory where innovative work is advancing our understanding of ALS.

Royd is visiting the U.S. for the international premiere of There’s a Hole in My Bucket at the Newport Beach Film Festival, October 21–22. The moving documentary follows Royd’s journey to complete 50 bucket-list challenges left to him by his brother, Mike, whose journey with ALS ended in 2015 at age 39.

In celebration of Mike’s life and enduring legacy, a signed copy of The Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien is being auctioned to benefit the ALS Network, helping advance critical research and provide care and support for families impacted by ALS.

From a brother’s extraordinary gift to the promise of scientific discovery, Mike’s legacy continues to inspire hope and meaningful action. Learn more about the film festival and book auction: https://t.co/GtSjdmUDDM

#als #jrrtolkien #lordoftherings

[ALS Network @youralsnetwork]

We are grateful to all who attended the Bay Area Peninsula Walk & Roll to Cure ALS on Saturday, October 17!

Over 350 people attended this year's event and together raised nearly $152,000 towards our $185,000 goal. Funds raised will advance the mission of @youralsnetwork to provide care services and support for people living with ALS and their loved ones, as well as advance #ALS research and public policy initiatives on behalf of #ourALScommunity.

You can still make a gift in support through the end of the year at https://t.co/UpvF2pPdVn.

#cureALStogether

[ALS Network @youralsnetwork]

It’s always a good time to plan for your future and for the people and causes that matter most to you.

Whether your goals include providing for loved ones, making tax-smart charitable gifts, protecting retirement assets, supporting the ALS community, or “all of the above,” thoughtful planning can help you create a legacy that reflects what matters most to you.

Want to learn more? Contact Mike Welling, Senior Director of Planned Giving, at [email protected] or visit https://t.co/sRErWjaHZT.

Your legacy can make a difference for generations to come.
#EstatePlanningAwarenessWeek #PlannedGiving #LegacyGiving #ALSNetwork

[ALS Network @youralsnetwork]

National Estate Planning Awareness Week is October 19 - 25, 2026.

Your plans today can create a lasting legacy of hope for the ALS community.

By including the ALS Network in your estate plans, you ensure that future generations will have access to compassionate care and support, nationwide advocacy, and groundbreaking research. A legacy gift can be arranged without affecting your finances today - and gifts of all sizes can make a meaningful difference for people and families impacted by ALS.
Ways to Leave a Legacy:

Wills & Living Trusts: Include the ALS Network for a specific amount, a percentage of your estate, or a portion of the remaining balance.

Beneficiary Designations: Name the ALS Network as a beneficiary of your IRA, 401(k), life insurance policy, or commercial annuity.

Blended Giving: Combine a gift today with a future gift through your estate plan to make an impact now and for generations to come.

To learn how you can create a lasting legacy with the ALS Network during National Estate Planning Awareness Week, visit our website or contact our planned giving team today. We are here to help.
https://t.co/v9ZqDalYBf

#EstatePlanningAwarenessWeek #LegacyGiving #ALSNetwork #PlannedGiving

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Connect with others impacted by ALS through our support groups, where you can share experiences, learn from one another, and build meaningful connections. Each group provides a supportive environment to strengthen #ourALScommunity and discover ways to promote independence and quality of life for people living with ALS and their loved ones.

Explore this week’s groups and meeting details! To learn more or register, please reach out to the facilitator listed for each group.

For the latest updates on guest speakers, new topic-specific groups, and schedule changes, visit https://t.co/zSRLx0LF3E.

[ALS Network @youralsnetwork]

The 27th annual Central Valley Ride, Walk & Roll to Cure ALS on Saturday, October 31, 2026, is less than two weeks away!

This event is for all activity levels with three cycling routes, a wheelchair-accessible Walk & Roll, an ALS resource fair, entertainment, food, prizes and giveaways, and a Festival Zone with activities for all ages.

For information about the Central Valley Walk & Roll, including incentives, route maps, and more visit: https://t.co/VRZzjZcH5M.

[ALS Network @youralsnetwork]

The 24th annual Inland Empire Walk & Roll to Cure ALS is TOMORROW, Sunday, October 18, 2026!

Online registration is now closed - but online donations are still accepted! Anyone can participate in person tomorrow morning. Help us reach our $75,000 goal to drive the search for ALS treatments and cures through ALS Network's mission priorities related to care, research, and advocacy!

Gather your family, friends, and co-workers and join us for a day full of fun and purpose! Let’s #cureALStogether!

For more information or to make a gift today, visit https://t.co/SYQ2ylDyFE.

[ALS Network @youralsnetwork]

The Bay Area Peninsula Walk & Roll to Cure ALS is TOMORROW, Saturday, October 17!

Anyone who still wants to participate can register in person day-of for an additional fee. Join us in exceeding our $185,000 goal to help drive the search for ALS treatments and cures through ALS Network's mission priorities related to care, research, and advocacy!

Grab your family, friends, and co-workers and join us for a day full of fun and purpose! Let’s #cureALStogether!

For more information or to make a gift today, visit https://t.co/UpvF2pPdVn.

[ALS Network @youralsnetwork]

We are less than four weeks out from the 2026 Los Angeles Walk & Roll to Cure ALS on Saturday, November 7 at Dignity Health Sports Park!

Gather your friends, family, and colleagues together to support your fundraising efforts so you can all celebrate together when we reach (or surpass!) our $450,000 fundraising goal!

Did you know? The ALS Network supports over 3,500 people with ALS in the United States every year! A donation of just $35 honors all those living with ALS today while contributing to the research that will help those who will be diagnosed in the future.

Visit us at https://t.co/pbh3g4shM6 today to make a donation!

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Finding resources in Spanish may be a problem for some members of the ALS community. The ALS Network offers online tools and resources in language for those facing ALS.

Uno de los desafíos que pueden surgir para las personas que viven con ELA y sus seres queridos es encontrar recursos en Español. ALS Network ofrece opciones en línea en Español para aquellos afectados con ELA.

Learn about the ALS Network’s Regional Care Management Services - Conozca los servicios de administración de atención regional de ALS Network:
https://t.co/NAX9wIscD1

https://t.co/r99H5srSq1

[ALS Network @youralsnetwork]

Join us for the ALS Golf Classic on Monday, December 7, at The Oaks Club at Valencia, with @KTLA's @kirkhawkins serving as our emcee. It’ll be an unforgettable day supporting the ALS community.

Come out to play, connect, and support the ALS community. Golfers will enjoy a full day of activities, while guests can join us for the 19th Hole reception, dinner and a special auction.

Sign up to golf, join us for dinner, become a sponsor, or make a donation at https://t.co/HiMKkRYC9f. Together, we can help advance ALS care, advocacy, and research.

[ALS Network @youralsnetwork]

Join us in person or on livestream for the Bay Area Peninsula Walk & Roll to Cure ALS on Saturday, October 17, at Coyote Point Recreation Area as we honor Steve Riffle with the Walk & Roll Commitment to Care Award. Steve is General Manager at @UnitedAccess in Fremont, CA. A U.S. Army veteran, husband of 34 years, and father of three sons, Steve has served in the mobility industry for 15 years. During this time, he has demonstrated great compassion and expertise in service to people living with ALS and their loved ones.

Learn more or donate in honor of Steve’s Commitment to Care Award by visiting his personal page at https://t.co/Xs1DIb2otE

#ALSWalkRollCure #unitedaccess #fremontca #accessibility #accessiblevans #wheelchairaccessiblevans #mobilitysolutions