The mission of the ALS Association is to lead the fight to cure and treat ALS through global cutting-edge research, and to empower people with Lou Gehrig’s Disease and their families to live fuller lives by providing them with compassionate care and support.

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) most commonly known as "Lou Gehrig's Disease" is a progressive, neuromuscular disease that attacks the nerve cells and pathways in the brain and spinal cord.  It affects more than 5,000 Americans every year.  Its cause and cure are as yet... unknown!

When Lou Gehrig made his farewell address on July 4, 1939 at Yankee Stadium™, America became painfully aware of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease.

Now, to mark the 70th anniversary of his farewell address, Major League Baseball® and Minor League Baseball™ are helping to support four ALS organizations, including The ALS Association, to raise awareness of ALS.

And to help raise money, The ALS Association has created the Covering All the Bases® Hitting Challenge. Please click the link below to root for your favorite Major League Baseball® and Minor League Baseball™ teams in the fight against Lou Gehrig's Disease.

http://www.alsa.org/coveringallthebases/

Walk to Defeat ALS

• SCR 105 ALS Awareness Month
• SB 1503 ALS Standard of Care Bill
• SB 1503 Senate Health - Bill Analysis
• SB 1502 Tax Check-off Bill
• SB 1502 Senate Bill - Bill Analysis