ALS is a progressive neurodegenerative disease affecting the nerve cells controlling muscle movement. While there is no cure, new treatments are extending survival and improving quality of life for people living with ALS.
About 5,000 Americans are diagnosed with ALS each year. The Ice Bucket Challenge in 2014 raised over $220 million for research and directly funded the discovery of new ALS genes.
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