ALS Society Of Alberta

• Frida Backlund hopes new children’s book will help families talk losing loved ones

  Frida Backlund, the wife of Calgary Flames alternate captain Mikael Backlund, penned a children's book in hopes of providing comfort and a tool to talk about loss

  Canada

  Mar 23, 2023
  
• #OneOnAdam: Why some Alberta friends are honouring a buddy with beer

  Edmonton's Sea Change Brewing Company is donating a dollar from each four-pack of Adam's Pale Ale to the ALS Society of Alberta, in memory of Adam Rombough.

  Health

  Jun 10, 2021
  
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• ‘I’m the luckiest man alive’: Calgary man lives by Lou Gehrig’s famous speech while battling ALS

  "That's always stuck in my head and stayed with me... I don't know why. But I guess it was predestined that I was going to end up with the same disease."

  Features

  Jun 8, 2021
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• Coronavirus: Lethbridge non-profits adapt to fewer donations, volunteers while fundraisers up in the air

  Lethbridge non-profit organizations and charities have been forced to adapt during the COVID-19 pandemic, with a decrease in donations, a decline in volunteers and cancelled fundraisers.

  Health

  Apr 17, 2020
• Calgarians run to raise money for ALS care, research

  Calgarians participated in the 23rd annual Betty’s Run for ALS in North Glenmore Park on Sunday.

  Health

  Jun 9, 2019
• Edmonton man granted medically assisted death passes away

  John Tuckwell, who was granted the right to a physician-assisted death by an Edmonton judge in May, died from natural causes Wednesday morning.

  Canada

  Jul 27, 2016
• ‘I feel relieved’: Edmonton man granted medically assisted death

  John Tuckwell is one of the first Canadians to granted a medically assisted death. When Tuckwell is ready, a doctor will administer medication that will end his life.

  Canada

  Jun 8, 2016
• Lethbridge WALK for ALS raises funds and spirits

  LETHBRIDGE – The ALS society of Alberta hosted its annual WALK for ALS on Sunday at Henderson Lake. The walk takes place in over 90 locations across Canada and aims to raise funds and awareness about the disease, as well as provide support for those affected.

  Lifestyle

  Sep 14, 2015
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• Ice Bucket Challenge helped ALS Society respond to every request in Alberta

  The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge may have saturated your social media feeds last summer, but it did a lot of good for patients in Alberta.

  Canada

  Jul 28, 2015