ALS Association Marks 25th Anniversary

The ALS Association marked its 25th anniversary Jan. 7 as a
leader in the fight against amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, commonly
known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. Based in Calabasas Hills, Calif.,
the association was created in 1985 with the merge of the ALS
Society of America and the National ALS Foundation.

ALS is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects
30,000 Americans annually. On average, people who are fighting ALS
live two to five years from the time of diagnosis.

“We are determined that another 25 years will not pass before we
find a cure for this disease,” said Jane H. Gilbert, association
president and CEO. “The ALS Association specializes in providing
hope, inspiration, innovation and making a difference. We want to
be known, however, as the organization that led the way to a
cure.”