Nonprofit

The ALS Association: MN/ND/SD

St. Paul, MN
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www.alsmn.org

  • Mission

    To discover treatments and a cure for ALS, and to serve, advocate for, and empower people affected by ALS to live their lives to the fullest.
    To discover treatments and a cure for ALS, and to serve, advocate for, and empower people affected by ALS to live their lives to the fullest.

    About Us

    What is ALS?

    ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) is a degenerative disease of the central nervous system. ALS results in the progressive weakness of voluntary muscles which often leads to total paralysis. There is no known cause or cure for ALS. People with ALS typically live between two and five years after being diagnosed.

    How does The ALS Association help?

    We fulfill our mission by offering programs, services, and equipment free of charge to anyone affected by ALS residing in Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota.

    • Durable Medical Equipment Loan Pool
    • Communication and Assistive Device Program
    • Family Respite Services
    • Volunteer Help
    • Support Services

    Our work is funded by individual donations and the money raised by our special events.

    What is ALS?

    ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) is a degenerative disease of the central nervous system. ALS results in the progressive weakness of voluntary muscles which often leads to total paralysis. There is no known cause or cure for ALS. People with ALS typically live between two and five years after being diagnosed.

    How does The ALS Association help?

    We fulfill our mission by offering programs, services, and equipment free of charge to anyone affected by ALS residing in Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota.

    • Durable Medical Equipment Loan Pool
    • Communication and Assistive Device Program
    • Family Respite Services
    • Volunteer Help
    • Support Services

    Our work is funded by individual donations and the money raised by our special events.

    Cause Areas Include

    • Community Development
    • Disability
    • Health & Medicine

    Location & Contact

    • 888-672-0484
    • 1919 University Avenue West, Suite 175, St. Paul, Minnesota, US
      Suite 175
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