ALS Society of New Brunswick
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, also known as ALS or Lou Gehrig’s Disease, is a rapidly progressive and fatal neuromuscular disease that is characterized by degeneration of a select group of nerve cells and pathways (motor neurons) in the brain and spinal cord. This loss of motor neurons leads to progressive paralysis of the voluntary muscles.
The ALS Society of New Brunswick is a non-profit organization consisting of dedicated volunteers across the province. Our goal is to have a presence in every geographic area in New Brunswick so we can fully support people living with ALS. ALS affects all who come in contact with it, including caregivers, families and our support service providers.
The ALS Society of New Brunswick strives to support each of these groups by providing information, helping facilitate the creation of support groups, generating awareness, raising funds and helping clients access equipment and work within the health care system.
If you are living with ALS and you are a resident of New Brunswick, please register with the ALS Society of NB so we may help you through this journey.
It's that time of year. Time to get ready for the Walk for ALS. This year, the Walk will be held in following five cities in New Brunswick. You can register online as an individual or as a team. Share photos and stories, raise funds (secure credit donations accepted), build a team, and send messages to one another. Visit www.walkforals.ca today.
Click on any city for the Walk for ALS 2012 Brochure:
To get ready for this year's Walk we have the following resources available. These resources are good to check out whether you are a Walker, a Team Captain, or a Walk Coordinator.
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