Lou Gehrig's Disease

• Quebec researchers look at targeting inflammation as possible treatment for ALS

  A new study out of Université Laval suggests blocking inflammation could reduce symptoms in some patients living with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease.

  Health

  Jan 19, 2024
  
• Calgary Flames’ AGM Chris Snow suffers brain injury, not expected to recover

  The wife of Chris Snow says the Calgary Flames assistant general manager has suffered a "catastrophic" brain injury after going into cardiac arrest and is not expected to recover.

  Sports

  Sep 27, 2023
  
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• Peterborough rower’s all-day Solstice Row to support ALS Canada

  Mark Ricketts aims to row for at least 17 hours on the Trent Canal in Peterborough, Ont., on the first day of summer to raise awareness and funds for the ALS Society of Canada.

  Health

  Jun 15, 2023
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• Toronto Maple Leafs raising funds for ALS organization in memory of Börje Salming

  The Toronto Maple Leafs are raising funds for ALS Action Canada in memory of Leafs legend Börje Salming. Here's how you can help.

  Canada

  Nov 29, 2022
• Montreal cyclist arrives in Saskatchewan on cross-Canada ALS fundraising tour

  Hugo Lambert is cycling across Canada this summer in memory of his mom, to raise money for ALS research and to support others affected by the fatal disease.

  Canada

  Aug 10, 2022
• London, Ont. resident details diagnosis, to lead Walk to End ALS event on Saturday

  London, Ont., resident Mathew Brown was diagnosed with ALS in March. On Saturday, he will lead the Walk to End ALS event in Springbank Gardens.

  Canada

  Jun 24, 2022
• Walking strong to support Maritimers living with ALS

  ALS ambassador uses her father’s diagnosis to encourage support for the ALS Society. 'It’s just a whole other member of your family.'

  Canada

  Apr 29, 2022
• Former Montreal Alouettes fullback, Grey Cup winner Michael Soles passes away at 54

  Former Montreal Alouettes fullback Michael Soles passed away on Wednesday at the age of 54 after a lengthy struggle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

  Canada

  Jul 8, 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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• ALS annual fundraiser Walk Strong goes virtual on June 21

  The ALS Society of N.B. and N.S. is hosting a unique virtual fundraiser this year to support those living with the disease.

  Canada

  Jun 16, 2020