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07-13-2010:   Cast Your Vote to Support the ALS Community in the Greater Toronto Area

Two Torontonians, Shana Valo, 26, and Alix Duck, 27, are on a mission to support families living with ALS and have entered the Pepsi Refresh Everything Project to make this possible. ◊
"Cast Your Vote to Support the ALS Community in the Greater Toronto Area"

06-22-2010:   ALS BC Advocacy Committee Receives Exceptional Advocacy Award

The ALS Society of British Columbia & Yukon’s advocacy committee under the leadership of Chairperson John Pendray, received the ALS Society of Canada’s Brett Yerex Exceptional Advocacy Award (group) i ◊
"ALS BC Advocacy Committee Receives Exceptional Advocacy Award"

06-22-2010:   Krieger Receives Honourary Life Member Award

Vancouver, BC resident Dr. Charles Krieger received the ALS Society of Canada’s Honourary Life Member Award in recognition of his long time involvement and contribution to Canada’s ALS community durin ◊
"Krieger Receives Honourary Life Member Award"

06-22-2010:   Williams Receives Exceptional Advocacy Award

Edmonton, AB resident David Williams received the ALS Society of Canada’s Brett Yerex Exceptional Advocacy Award (Individual) in recognition of his volunteer contribution to the ALS community of Canad ◊
"Williams Receives Exceptional Advocacy Award"

06-22-2010:   Mahoney Receives Myra Rosenfeld Volunteer Award

Ellen Mahoney of Victoria, BC, received the ALS Society of Canada Myra Rosenfeld Volunteer Award in recognition of her volunteer contribution to the ALS community of Canada during an awards ceremony o ◊
"Mahoney Receives Myra Rosenfeld Volunteer Award"

06-22-2010:   Georgetown WALK For ALS Receives Exceptional Fundraising Award

The organizing committee of the Georgetown, Ontario WALK for ALS has received the 2009 Exceptional Fundraising Award from the ALS Society of Canada during an awards ceremony on May 1, 2010 in Toronto ◊
"Georgetown WALK For ALS Receives Exceptional Fundraising Award"

06-22-2010:   Dr. Jim McEwen Receives William Fraser Leadership Award

Vancouver, BC resident Jim McEwen, PhD, received the ALS Society of Canada’s William Fraser Leadership Development Award recognizing his outstanding leadership skills in the ALS community on May 1, 20 ◊
"Dr. Jim McEwen Receives William Fraser Leadership Award"

06-22-2010:   John and Madonna Kavanagh Receive Honourary Life Member Award

Long Pond, Newfoundland residents John and Madonna Kavanagh received the ALS Society of Canada’s Honourary Life Member Award in recognition of their tireless dedication and volunteer contributions to ◊
"John and Madonna Kavanagh Receive Honourary Life Member Award"

06-22-2010:   Njilas Receives Leader of Tomorrow Award

Guelph, ON resident Kinga Njilas received the ALS Society of Canada’s Leader of Tomorrow Award in recognition of her outstanding efforts to raise awareness and funds for ALS on May 1, 2010 in Toronto. ◊
"Njilas Receives Leader of Tomorrow Award"

06-22-2010:   Peoples Drug Mart Receives Exceptional Public Awareness Award

Ian Maxwell, President and CEO of Peoples Drug Mart located in Victoria, BC, received ALS Society of Canada’s Exceptional Public Awareness Award, which recognizes their efforts to raise awareness of A ◊
"Peoples Drug Mart Receives Exceptional Public Awareness Award"

06-22-2010:   Smailes Receives WALK for ALS Volunteer Award

Kamloops, BC resident Clayton Smailes (posthumously) was recognized for his efforts to raise awareness of ALS by the ALS Society of Canada, who presented the Mary Pollock WALK For ALS Volunteer Award ◊
"Smailes Receives WALK for ALS Volunteer Award"

06-22-2010:   Vincent and Allana Damphousse Receive Honourary Life Member Award

Baie-D’Urfé, QC residents Vincent and Allana Damphousse received the Honourary Life Member Award in recognition of their volunteer contributions to Canada’s ALS community during an awards ceremony on ◊
"Vincent and Allana Damphousse Receive Honourary Life Member Award"

06-22-2010:   Vincent et Allana Damphousse Faits Membres Honoraires

Vincent et Allana Damphousse, de Baie-D’Urfé, au Québec, ont tous les deux reçu le titre de membre honoraire de la Société canadienne de la SLA en reconnaissance de leur engagement bénévole, lors du g ◊
"Vincent et Allana Damphousse Faits Membres Honoraires"

01-07-2010:   NRP Priority Announcement

NRP Priority Announcement ◊
"NRP Priority Announcement"

08-06-2009:   Toronto Artist Paints Cards to Raise Awareness for ALS

TORONTO, August 6, 2009- Four of Elizabeth Berry’s paintings will be featured on the ALS Society of Canada’s new cards to promote awareness of the fatal neurodegenerative disease also known as Lou Geh ◊
"Toronto Artist Paints Cards to Raise Awareness for ALS"

06-25-2009:   ALS PSA Wins 2009 Applied Arts Design & Advertising Award

TORONTO, June 25, 2009- The ALS Society of Canada’s television public service announcement, “Head and Shoulders”, has won the 2009 Applied Arts Design & Advertising Award for best single television co ◊
"ALS PSA Wins 2009 Applied Arts Design & Advertising Award"

06-12-2009:   ALS Canada Applauds Government of Canada’s Research Investment

TORONTO, June 5, 2009 – Canadians with neurological conditions, caregivers and representatives from Neurological Health Charities Canada celebrate the announcement of $15 million in research funding, ◊
"ALS Canada Applauds Government of Canada’s Research Investment"

06-10-2009:   Online Auction Funds Research for ALS

TORONTO, June 10, 2009 - The ALS Society of Canada is holding an online auction this month at www.auctionforals.ca. All proceeds go towards funding research and support services for those living with ◊
"Online Auction Funds Research for ALS"

06-10-2009:   June Brings ALS Awareness

TORONTO, June 1, 2009 – June is ALS Awareness Month in Canada. Various activities will be held across Canada in recognition of ALS Awareness Month. Public awareness and fundraising campaigns, includin ◊
"June Brings ALS Awareness"

05-14-2009:   TORONTO SCHOOL SUPPORTS A FRIEND IN THE FIGHT AGAINST ALS

Kids today get a bad rap. They are criticized for watching too much TV, playing too many video games and generally, just not caring. But Hodgson Senior Public School in Toronto is one example of kid ◊
"TORONTO SCHOOL SUPPORTS A FRIEND IN THE FIGHT AGAINST ALS"

04-23-2009:   ALS Society of Canada provides critical funding for new ALS scientists

The Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Society of Canada is thrilled to announce the creation of the Ronald Peter Griggs Memorial Postdoctoral Fellowship in ALS Research. The Griggs Fellowship will be awa ◊
"ALS Society of Canada provides critical funding for new ALS scientists"

04-13-2009:   A Blockbuster Approach to Funding ALS Research

Two seemingly disparate strands – a runaway blockbuster and a clinical trial of a promising new therapeutic approach to a fatal neuromuscular disease – are being woven together in a new initiative by ◊
"A Blockbuster Approach to Funding ALS Research"

12-10-2008:   Top Team Fundraiser prize for the 2008 WALK for ALS

Wilma Turner from British Columbia who participated in the West Koootenay Walk on June 1, 2008 is the winner of the Top Team Fundraiser prize for the 2008 WALK for ALS. Each person who was a member o ◊
"Top Team Fundraiser prize for the 2008 WALK for ALS"

11-10-2008:   New PSA: Head and Shoulders

Toronto, Ontario (November 10, 2008) – The ALS Society of Canada has launched a new public service advertising campaign created by Lowe Roche, Toronto to raise awareness about Amyotrophic Lateral Scle ◊
"New PSA: Head and Shoulders"

10-22-2008:   We're Back!! ELIZABETH’S CONCERT OF HOPE - THE MOBILITY TOUR -

In 1999, following her diagnosis of ALS, a rapidly progressive fatal neuromuscular disease, Elizabeth Grandbois (Founder) committed the time she had left to raising awareness and funds to support thos ◊
"We're Back!! ELIZABETH’S CONCERT OF HOPE - THE MOBILITY TOUR -"

05-28-2008:   The Government of Canada honours Thérèse Casgrain Volunteer Award recipient

OTTAWA, ONTARIO, April 30, 2008 — The Honourable Monte Solberg, Minister of Human Resources and Social Development, today honoured Ms. Elizabeth Grandbois and Dr. Kwang Yang. ◊
"The Government of Canada honours Thérèse Casgrain Volunteer Award recipient"

05-21-2008:   Richardsons receive Exceptional Fundraising Award

TORONTO, May 12, 2008 – North Vancouver residents Lisa and Dave Richardson received the Exceptional Fundraising Award (Individual) from the ALS Society of Canada. ◊
"Richardsons receive Exceptional Fundraising Award"

05-21-2008:   LeBlanc family receives the Mary Pollock WALK for ALS Volunteer Award

TORONTO, May 9, 2008 – Red Deer residents Vince, Beth and Greg LeBlanc have been recognized for their work with the Red Deer Walk Committee. ◊
"LeBlanc family receives the Mary Pollock WALK for ALS Volunteer Award "

05-21-2008:   Thompson receives Honorary Life Member Award

TORONTO, May 9, 2008 – Newmarket’s Doretta Thompson receives the ALS Society of Canada Honorary Life Member Award in recognition of her volunteer contributions to Canada’s ALS community ◊
"Thompson receives Honorary Life Member Award"

05-21-2008:   Martin receives William Fraser Leadership Award

TORONTO, May 12, 2008 – Edmonton resident Cathy Martin has received the William Fraser Leadership Development Award from the ALS Society of Canada during an awards ceremony on May 3rd in Toronto. ◊
"Martin receives William Fraser Leadership Award"

05-21-2008:   Proudfoot receives Public Awareness Award

TORONTO, May 9, 2008 – Former Montréal Alouettes defensive back and sports broadcaster Tony Proudfoot has been recognized by the ALS Society of Canada for his efforts to create awareness of ALS. ◊
"Proudfoot receives Public Awareness Award"

05-21-2008:   McConkey receives Honorary Life Member Award

TORONTO, May 9, 2008 – Burlington resident Sean McConkey has been recognized for the Honorary Life Member Award for his continued volunteer contributions to Canada’s ALS community ◊
"McConkey receives Honorary Life Member Award"

05-21-2008:   Merner receives Exceptional Public Awareness

TORONTO, May 12, 2008 – Richmond, BC resident Lyle Merner (posthumously) was recognized for his efforts to raise awareness of ALS. ◊
"Merner receives Exceptional Public Awareness"

05-21-2008:   Stotts and Huras receive Exceptional Fundraising Award

TORONTO, May 12, 2008 – Calgary residents Gerry Stotts and Dan Huras received the Exceptional Fundraising Award (Group) from the ALS Society of Canada during an awards ceremony on May 3rd in Toronto. ◊
"Stotts and Huras receive Exceptional Fundraising Award"

05-21-2008:   Rasmussen receives Exceptional Support Services Award

TORONTO, May 12, 2008 – Winnipeg resident and health-care provider Diana Rasmussen received the first-ever Marcel Bertrand Exceptional Support Services Award from the ALS Society of Canada ◊
"Rasmussen receives Exceptional Support Services Award"

05-21-2008:   Butters and Golf Pros receive Exceptional Fundraising Award

TORONTO, May 12, 2008 – Vancouver, BC resident Brian Butters, executive director, Professional Golf Association of BC and 56 participating golf pros have received the Exceptional Fundraising Award (Gr ◊
"Butters and Golf Pros receive Exceptional Fundraising Award"

12-06-2007:   Researchers Converge on Toronto for the 18th International Symposium on ALS

Toronto, November 14, 2007: Hundreds of ALS researchers and clinicians will be coming to Toronto for the 18th International Symposium on ALS/MND taking place December 1 – 3 at the Harbour Castle Westi ◊
"Researchers Converge on Toronto for the 18th International Symposium on ALS"

05-31-2007:   Zack Werner Named National Chair and Spokesperson for WALK for ALS

TORONTO, June 1, 2007: He’s gained the public’s attention by traveling across Canada in search of the next great Canadian singer, now popular Canadian Idol judge and successful Canadian music executiv ◊
"Zack Werner Named National Chair and Spokesperson for WALK for ALS"

05-31-2007:   Easing The Pain For Children

TORONTO, June 1, 2007: Guilt. Abandonment. Sorrow. Confusion. Isolation. These are just some of the feelings a child whose parent has ALS may experience on a regular basis. Now there is hope. Jane Mc ◊
"Easing The Pain For Children"

05-10-2007:   Easing The Pain For Children

TORONTO, May 11, 2007: Guilt. Abandonment. Sorrow. Confusion. Isolation. These are just some of the feelings a child whose parent has ALS may experience on a regular basis. Now there is hope. Jane Mc ◊
"Easing The Pain For Children"

02-13-2007:   ALS Society wins 2006 Mercury Award

Toronto, February 8, 2007: The ALS Society of Canada has won a Silver Mercury Award for our publication Research News in the 20th Annual International MERCURY 2006/07 Awards competition. ◊
"ALS Society wins 2006 Mercury Award"

09-28-2006:   Walking for those who can’t

Scarborough residents Rachael Henfrey, eight, her 10-year-old sister Rebecca, aunt Chita Lontoc and other family members are participating in the North York WALK for ALS on Saturday September 30th at ◊
"Walking for those who can’t"

09-26-2006:   Marcher pour ce qui ne peuvent pas

Le résident de High Park à Toronto Luc Ouellette s’engage au MARCHE pour la SLA de Toronto à Etobicoke avec sa mère. La mère Bibiane Ouellette, une Montréalaise de 62 ans, a été diagnostiquée avec la ◊
"Marcher pour ce qui ne peuvent pas"

09-25-2006:   Taking steps for those who can’t

On Saturday, September 30, GTA residents will take to the streets and pathways to raise funds for ALS. ◊
"Taking steps for those who can’t"

09-05-2006:   National Health Charity Hires Director of Research

Denise Figlewicz, PhD, will join the ALS Society of Canada on September 5, 2006 as Director of Research. This is a newly created position for ALS Canada. Dr. Figlewicz has been involved in the ALS res ◊
"National Health Charity Hires Director of Research"

08-21-2006:   Zack Werner Named National Chair and Spokesperson for WALK for ALS

He’s gained the public’s attention by travelling across Canada in search of the next great Canadian singer, now popular Canadian Idol judge and successful Canadian music executive, Zack Werner, is pac ◊
"Zack Werner Named National Chair and Spokesperson for WALK for ALS"

06-01-2006:   Awareness Blooms in June

June is ALS awareness month in Canada. Throughout each province, public awareness and fundraising campaigns will be carried out with the WALK for ALS, the sale of cornflower lapel pins and golf tourna ◊
"Awareness Blooms in June"

05-08-2006:   BBDO Canada Receives Public Awareness Award

BBDO Canada has received the Exceptional Public Awareness Program Award (group) from the ALS Society of Canada. BBDO Canada created a Public Service Announcement (PSA) campaign to educate and increase ◊
"BBDO Canada Receives Public Awareness Award"

05-08-2006:   Gibson Receives Advocacy Award

Dr. Gillian Gibson has received the Brett Yerex Exceptional Advocacy Award from the ALS Society of Canada. Gibson was instrumental in the creation of the ALS Clinic at G.F. Strong Hospital in Vancouve ◊
"Gibson Receives Advocacy Award"

05-08-2006:   Pica Receives Fundraising Award

Pierangela Pica has received the Excellence in Fundraising Program Award from the ALS Society of Canada. Pica was recognized for her work at ALS B.C.—Victoria Chapter during an awards ceremony in Toro ◊
"Pica Receives Fundraising Award"

05-08-2006:   Hlady Receives Walk for ALS Award

Andrea Hlady has received the Mary Pollock Walk for ALS Award from the ALS Society of Canada. Hlady was recognized for her work at ALS B.C.—Victoria Chapter during an awards ceremony in Toronto, on Sa ◊
"Hlady Receives Walk for ALS Award"

05-08-2006:   Bertrand Receives Volunteer Award

Marcel Bertrand has received the Myra Rosenfeld Volunteer Award from the ALS Society of Canada. The award was presented to Bertrand at a ceremony held in Toronto on Saturday, May 6. ◊
"Bertrand Receives Volunteer Award"

05-08-2006:   Gardner Receives Leadership Award

Michael Gardner has received the William Fraser Leadership Development Award from the ALS Society of Canada. Gardner was recognized for his work at ALS B.C. during an awards ceremony on Saturday, May ◊
"Gardner Receives Leadership Award"

05-08-2006:   Phillips Receives Public Awareness Award

Bob Phillips has received the Exceptional Public Awareness Award (individual) from the ALS Society of Canada. The award was presented to Phillips at a ceremony held in Toronto, Saturday, May 6. ◊
"Phillips Receives Public Awareness Award"

04-27-2006:   Bono Pro Bono

The ALS Society of Canada has secured the rights for six months to use the U2 song "Walk On" free-of-charge for our public service announcements (PSAs) to promote the WALK for ALS fundraiser. ◊
"Bono Pro Bono"

12-06-2005:   Release of Clinical Care Guide for General Practitioners

The ALS Society of Canada is pleased to introduce - A Guide to ALS Care for the Primary Care Physician. The purpose of the newly published electronic guide, available on CD-ROM and as a PDF document ◊
"Release of Clinical Care Guide for General Practitioners"

06-04-2005:   Manuel pour les personnes qui vivent avec la SLA

La troisième édition du Manuel pour les personnes qui vivent avec la SLA est un excellent outil de référence remplis de conseils pratiques. Cet ouvrage donnera aux lecteurs des suggestions pour la pri ◊
"Manuel pour les personnes qui vivent avec la SLA"

03-11-2005:   ALS Society Ad Campaign Asks: "What would you do, while you still could?"

The ALS Society of Canada has launched a new public service advertising campaign created by BBDO Canada to raise awareness about ALS and the ALS Society's efforts to support research towards a cure f ◊
"ALS Society Ad Campaign Asks: "What would you do, while you still could?""

02-18-2004:   Successful trial of a treatment for Duchenne MD Research

The results of the first clinical trial on three people from Quebec affected by Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy raise the possibility of a treatment for this debilitating disease. ◊
"Successful trial of a treatment for Duchenne MD Research "

Archived Press Releases:

English

04-01-2003: Successful trial of a treatment for Duchenne MD Research
04-01-2003: Drug Combination Increases Life Span of Mice with ALS
10-24-2002: Coalition Lauds Compassionate Leave Announcement
10-23-2002: Association for Volunteer Administration
10-01-2002: Actress Wendy Crewson to Receive Award for her Role with the ALS Society
09-30-2002: Coalition Lauds Compassionate Leave Announcement
09-30-2002: Canadian Walk to D'Feet ALS Reaches The $1Million Mark
09-30-2002: Canon Canada Becomes National Sponsor for the Walk to D'Feet ALS
04-30-2002: Widely available drug may help treat ALS

En Français

04-01-2003: A russite dun traitement lessai contre la DM de Duchenn
04-01-2003: Un Cocktail de Médicaments Accroît la Longévité des Souris SLA
04-30-2002: Antibiotique utilis couramment dans le traitement de l'acn pourrait ralentir l'volution de la SLA.