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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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Roberta Flack-legendary soulful singer-Boston, Mass.-Aug. 28, 2013

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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Volunteer Appreciation and AGM

October 4, 2022

Thank you to everyone who attended our annual Awards, AGM and Volunteer Appreciation Evening, held on September 14th, 2022.

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Borje Salming

Maple Leafs legend Borje Salming diagnosed with ALS

August 12, 2022

Börje Salming diagnosed with ALS, the condition also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease.

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ALBRIOZA Approved

ALBRIOZA Approved as a Treatment for ALS in Canada with Conditions

June 15, 2022

Amylyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc announced that ALBRIOZA approved as a treatment for ALS in Canada with conditions by Health Canada.

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National Caregiver Day

2022 National Caregiver Day

April 5, 2022

April 5 is National Caregiver Day when we recognize the nearly 8 million Canadians who care for family and friends who have chronic health conditions, disabilities or functional limitations.

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Lit Up a Life Thank You

Lite Up a Life – Thank You!!

February 14, 2022

Thank you for your help in making the 2021 Lite Up a Life campaign in support of the Brummitt Feasby ALS House a SUCCESS!! Every year, from  November 1st to December 31st, the ALS Society of Manitoba runs the Lite Up a Life campaign to raise funds for special projects related to the Brummit Feasby […]

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