• Source: ALS Awareness Month

      • ALS Awareness Month is a campaign to spread awareness of and raise funds for research for a cure for ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease).


      Canada


      In Canada, June has been declared as ALS Awareness Month by the Canadian Minister of Health. In 2015, it was recognized by the House of Commons.


      United States


      In the United States, the campaign is observed every year in the month of May. It is recognized by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.


      = Advocacy

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      During this month, the ALS Association sponsors the National ALS Advocacy Day and Public Policy Conference and leads a delegation of people with ALS, their caregivers and other advocates to Capitol Hill to urge legislators to support measures to help find treatments and a cure. Other organizations, including the ALS Therapy Development Institute and the Les Turner ALS Foundation have their own initiatives.


      = Postage stamp

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      In 2008, the ALS Association created a commemorative U.S. postage stamp to promote ALS Awareness Month through Zazzle.


      = Individual states

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      Georgia


      In 2003, Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue declared May to be ALS Awareness Month in the state. He repeated this action in 2011. In addition, Governor Nathan Deal in 2012, 2013, and 2014. In 2016, Governor Deal declared January 26 to be ALS Awareness Day in Georgia.


      Massachusetts


      In 2016, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker declared May to be ALS Awareness Month in the state.


      Minnesota


      In 2012, 2013, and 2014, Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton declared May to ALS Awareness Month in the state.


      North Dakota


      In both May 2014 and May 2016, the Governor of North Dakota issued proclamations declaring May to be ALS Awareness Month in the state.


      Ohio


      On January 13, 2012, the 129th General Assembly of Ohio designated the month of May as ALS Awareness Month for the state.


      References




      Further reading


      Cosgrove, Alicia (May 6, 2011). "May is ALS Awareness Month". [Northwest Observer]. Retrieved March 30, 2012.
      "Fresno man showcased during ALS Awareness Month". [KFSN-TV]. May 22, 2011. Archived from the original on January 24, 2013. Retrieved March 30, 2012.

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