What We Do
The mission of the ALS Society of Canada is to fund research towards a cure for ALS and support provincial ALS Societies to provide quality care for those affected by ALS.
The ALS Society of Canada, founded in 1977, is the only national voluntary health organization dedicated solely to the fight against ALS and support for those with ALS.
The ALS Society of Canada offices are in Toronto and shared with the ALS Society of Ontario.
There is an ALS Society in every province.
ALS Society of Canada leadership includes:
Board of Directors
Behind every person with ALS, there are hundreds of people dedicated to helping.
The ALS Society is the leading not-for-profit health organization working nationwide to fund ALS research and, with the Provincial ALS Societies, we all work to improve the quality of life for Canadians affected by ALS.
Provide support to serve immediate needs:
The Provincial ALS Societies develop local chapters and support groups and provide direct support to people with ALS and their families and caregivers. They also offer information and referrals, support for those affected by ALS, manage equipment programs and engage in advocacy for people with ALS, their families, physicians and health-care providers.
Several areas on our web site have resources for specific groups involved in care:
To find the resources closest to you contact your Provincial ALS Society.
Fund research for a cure:
The ALS Society of Canada is a leading source of funds for ALS research in Canada, to speed up the search for the causes and to find a cure for ALS, and to improve the quality of life of those affected.
Recent developments have been encouraging. However, there is still a need for ongoing research. For more information on the ALS Society Research Program, visit our Research section.
You can also donate to the work of the ALS Society of Canada.