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ALS Ice Bucket Challenge Progress Sign up | Login | Find local services | Search Close| Menu CloseGolden West Chapter Find local services Certified Centers & Clinics Support Groups Calendar of Events View Ice Bucket Progress Donate Certified Centers & Clinics Support Groups Calendar of Events About ALSOur Research Local Care Services Advocate Get Involved Donate IMPORTANT UPDATE: Please visit our improved and user-friendly website for latest news and information about ALS research, care services, and advocacy. Be sure to bookmark us in your browser favorites at alsagoldenwest.org . Our NEW Website Please visit our improved and user-friendly website for latest news and information about ALS research, care services, and advocacy. Be sure to bookmark us in your browser favorites at alsagoldenwest.org . See it today! Our NEW Website Please visit our improved and user-friendly website for latest news and information about ALS research, care services, and advocacy. Be sure to bookmark us in your browser favorites at alsagoldenwest.org . See it today! ASK ME: ALS from the Caregivers Perspective In honor of National Family Caregivers Month, our next ASK ME educational webinar, ALS from the Caregiver’s Perspective,” as we discuss ALS from the perspective of two women who each cared for a person living with ALS. Panelists will include Mari Fuentes, who cared for her husband, filmmaker Anton Maillie , and Trish Rice, who cared for her son, writer and poet Ryan Farnsworth . We are grateful to both Mari and Trish, who continue to honor their loved ones by supporting our mission and the ALS community. ASK ME: ALS from the Caregivers Perspective In honor of National Family Caregivers Month , our next ASK ME educational webinar,ALS from the Caregiver’s Perspective, ” as we discuss ALS from the perspective of two women who each cared for a person living with ALS. Panelists will include Mari Fuentes, who cared for her husband, filmmaker Anton Maillie , and Trish Rice, who cared for her son, writer and poet Ryan Farnsworth . We are grateful to both Mari and Trish, who continue to honor their loved ones by supporting our mission and the ALS community. Our Mission To discover treatments and a cure for ALS, and to serve, advocate for, and empower people affected by ALS to live their lives to the fullest. The Golden West Chapter supports people living with ALS and their loved ones in 31 counties throughout California and the state of Hawaii. Everything we do advances the search for effective treatments and cures for ALS. A Note About Current Events and Systemic Racism: Now and always, our values drive our mission, and our principles guide our vision. The Golden West Chapter rejects hate, racism, and injustice of any kind. Diversity and inclusivity are only the beginning, and we are committed to anti-racist, anti-oppression perspectives that promote equal access to ALS treatments and services. It is only together that we will defeat ALS. Find Services Take Action Raise Awareness Latest Research Find Services Take Action Raise Awareness Latest Research Get Involved With Us! There are many opportunities for you to help create a world without ALS by getting involved with the Golden West Chapter. Attend our support groups and educational events to learn important information. Find out about our many upcoming community outreach events. Make connections with others facing ALS. Help raise awareness and funds to support the ALS community that we serve. Take part in the way that best suits YOU! Calendar of Activities and Events There is always something going on at the Golden West Chapter. Please check out our calendar to see what is happening this month and to save the date for future activities and events. From our monthly support groups to our community outreach events, there are many opportunities for you and your family to connect with us. Mark Your Calendar Recursos en Español para personas que viven con ELA Uno de los desafíos que pueden surgir para las personas que viven con ELA y sus seres queridos es encontrar recursos en Español. El Capítulo Golden West de la Asociación de ELA, ofrece recursos para aquellos afectados con ELA. Los encuentra en Español en nuestro sitio web. Aprende más Serving Hawaii’s ALS Community The Golden West Chapter serves families facing ALS throughout all of the Hawaiian Islands. Please visit our Hawaii ALS community page to learn more about local activities, monthly support groups, outreach events, and important news. Mahalo lui noa for your support! Learn More More Ways to Give There are many ways that you can support the Golden West Chapter, from setting up a fundraiser on Facebook, to shopping on Amazon Smile, and purchasing one or more of books written by members of our ALS community. Learn More Walk to Defeat ALS Our Walk to Defeat ALS® events are held between April and November throughout the Golden West Chapter’s service area. These annual community outreach events are critical components of the Chapter’s care services, fundraising, and public awareness efforts in the fight against ALS. They are an opportunity to come together and honor people with ALS and their families, learn important information, and to show your support for the ALS community. Find A Walk Near You Ride to Defeat ALS and Team Challenge ALS Team Challenge ALS is ’s comprehensive endurance program to help fight ALS. Combine your passion and commitment to finding a cure for ALS while achieving physical challenges by participating in athletic events, such as our Rides to Defeat ALS, hikes, marathons, 5k’s, basketball tournaments, and other endurance activities. Learn More Host your own event to support our Chapter Using our online event tool, One Dollar Difference is an easy way to start fun and creative events to help raise funds on behalf of the Golden West Chapter. You can help support the ALS community and create a custom web page to promote your fundraiser anytime and anywhere! So go ahead and run a marathon, host a local community event, or donate your birthday to raise funds and help create a world without ALS. Get Started Celebrate a Loved One with ALS Pay tribute to a friend or loved one affected by ALS by joining our Community of Hope . You can create a personalized web page, including photos and video, to share their story with your supporters and establish a lasting legacy in honor or memory of someone special’s battle with ALS. It’s quick and easy to get started, and we’re here to help every step of the way! Learn More Discover More Ways to Help Fight ALS ASK ME Educational Webinar Series Learn More Recursos en Español para personas que viven con ELA Aprende más Gift Planning Learn More Join us for our support groups! Learn More A resource for people living with ALS and their families Learn More Golden West Chapter Resources Whether you’re newly diagnosed, navigating your journey with the disease, caring for a person with ALS, or researching the cure, there are resources to support you. Let us help you and your family cope with the day-to-day challenges of living with ALS. For People with ALS Learn about our grant program, upcoming scientific meetings, and opportunities to collaborate. For Researchers Caring for someone with ALS can be challenging. We offer resources and support to help. For Caregivers In The News Recent National News Fighting to Ensure Better Access to ALS Clinic Care for Everyone Who Needs It February 28, 2024 Enhancing Mobility, Communication, and Quality of Life through Assistive Technology Research February 27, 2024 Telling Her Story for Herself, and For the ALS Community February 23, 2024 Barnett Drug Development Program is Helping Six New Therapies Move Closer to Clinical Trials February 16, 2024 What Comes to Mind When You Hear the Word Joy? THIS. February 14, 2024 Recent Chapter News The Golden West Chapter of The ALS Association: The 2022 Greater LA Walk to Defeat ALS Takes Another Step To Unlock Lou Gehrig’s Disease November 1,...