The ALS Society of Canada is proud to be a partner in the production of Jean Stilwell's latest CD. Jean is the ALS Society national spokesperson. Hers is an eloquent voice speaking with passion of her personal experience with the devastating effects of ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis).

"I am committed to helping the ALS Society raise funds so that care can be found. My mother was a professional singer who could no longer sing or speak because of ALS. Allow me to speak for her to encourage others to support the ALS Society."

ALS, sometimes called Lou Gehrig's Disease or Motor Neuron Disease, is a rapidly prograssive fatal neuromuscular disease. It is characterized by degeneration of a select group of nerve cells and pathways in the brain and spinal cord, which leads to progressive paralysis of the muscles.

Generally there is little impairment of the brain, and all the sense remain alert.

Today, ALS kills two to three Canadians per day. Between 1,500 and 2,000 Canadians currently live with ALS.

There is no treatment that prolongs life significantly.

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