A look at ALS and how it affects British Columbians

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a disease that does not discriminate.

It is a progressive nervous system disease affecting brain cells and the spinal cord, and causes a loss of muscle control.

According to the Brain Canada Foundation, approximately 3,000 Canadians are living with ALS.

Global News Morning BC is taking a closer look at British Columbians who are living with ALS and how the disease has changed their lives and the lives of those around them.

The segments will air every Monday.

2:26 Saturna Island family share story of ALS loss

2:23 Pure joy for Canucks fan Jan with favourite team back in playoffs

3:49 Project Hope at UBC offers support to patients living with ALS

2:58 The legacy of a courageous advocate in the fight against ALS

3:27 Prince George woman not deterred by ALS diagnosis

2:40 A career dedicated to the search for a cure to ALS

4:20 B.C. man’s relentless battle against ALS

3:07 Ready to launch Project Hope for ALS at UBC