Diane Rutledge passed away from complications related to ALS on February 3, 2026. The story that follows is based on an interview with Diane that took place in January with the help of the assistive communication technologies mentioned below. In …
February 2026 Foundation eNews
Honoring Brian and Lori Andre at the Hope Through Caring Gala At this year’s Hope Through Caring Gala, we are proud to honor Brian and Lori Andre with the Hope Through Caring Award. Since Brian’s diagnosis in 2016, the Andres …
February 2026 Foundation eNews
Honoring Dr. John Coleman III at the Hope Through Caring Gala At this year’s Hope Through Caring Gala, we’re proud to honor John M. Coleman III, MD with the Harvey and Bonny Gaffen Advancements in ALS Award. Dr. Coleman is a …
Congress Approves Increase in Federal ALS Research Funding for FY 2026
On Feb. 3, 2026, the U.S. Congress approved new federal funding for ALS research for Fiscal Year 2026, totaling $315 million, the highest level of funding ever for ALS research. We are deeply grateful to the ALS community, including people living with ALS, …
Discovering how motor neurons break down in ALS
In the search for the underlying mechanisms of ALS, researchers are examining the role of even the tiniest parts of neuron cells. In fact, studies have shown that in ALS patients, microtubules—which are the major component of the cell cytoskeleton …
