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ALS Research Forums

ALS Research Forums

March 8, 2024

Do you have a connection to ALS? Are you a caregiver to someone with ALS? Register for the latest virtual ALS Research Forum or watch previous forums.

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2023 ALS Canada-Brain Canada Clinical Research Fellowship and Trainee Awards

2023 ALS Canada-Brain Canada Clinical Research Fellowship and Trainee Awards

November 12, 2023

ALS Canada and Brain Canada invest over half a million dollars in the future of ALS researchers with the 2023 Clinical Research Fellowship and Trainee Awards

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Provincial Pharmacare to Cover Albrioza

Pharmacare to Cover Albrioza

August 31, 2023

The ALS Society of Manitoba and Amylyx Pharmaceuticals Canada are thrilled to announce that Pharmacare to cover ALBRIOZA in Manitoba.

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June 2023 ALS Awareness Month

July 4, 2023

Did you know June was ALS awareness month? Events have been taking place all over Canada to raise funds for research and client services.

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Volunteerism - A Story in Time

Volunteerism – A Story in Time

April 11, 2023

Volunteerism. Journey to the age of steam locomotives. The story of Ron & Lorna Nelson and their life with ALS. Their love of the Prairie Dog Central Railway.

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ALS Canada and Brain Canada Invest More Than $1.4 Million in ALS Research Grants

April 7, 2023

ALS Canada announced yesterday their most recent research investment of $1,475,000 towards nine 2022 Discovery Grants – one of them is right here in Winnipeg!

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She Shoots

She Shoots…She Scores!

January 19, 2023

She shoots…she scores! The story of a young lady using her love of hockey to raise awareness of ALS in western Manitoba after the loss of her aunt.

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Grammy-winning Musician Roberta Flack Diagnosed with ALS

November 28, 2022

Grammy-winning musician Roberta Flack, known for such hits as Killing Me Softly With His Song and The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face, was diagnosed with ALS.

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Börje Salming. Photo Credit: Bruce Bennett/Getty Images.

Börje Salming Passes Away at 71

November 24, 2022

Legendary Maple Leaf’s defenceman Börje Salming has passed away from ALS at the age of 71.

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Cornflower Ball Memories 2022

Cornflower Ball 2022 Thank You

October 19, 2022

The lights were dimmed, the cameras flashed… Thank you to all of our marvellous sponsors and our amazing guests for coming out to enjoy a night in Hollywood.

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