About Us
Our Vision
A world without ALS.
Our Mission
To support families living with ALS by mobilizing a patient-led, public movement to ensure swift and equitable access to promising therapies and clinical trials throughout Canada, and to ensure the federal and provincial governments increase investment in ALS research.
Our Goal
To #EndALS forever through advanced research, treatments, and trials that can detect ALS early and stop, reverse, or cure ALS.
Inspiring Conversations: Virtual Interview with pALS and cALS for ALS Awareness Month
Join us for a special session during ALS Awareness Month, where we dive into the lived experiences of individuals with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease) and their caregivers. Hosted by Jida, Executive Director of ALS Action Canada, this interview explores the challenges, triumphs, and insights of our incredible guests.
Our Team
Jida El Hajjar, PhD
Executive Director - Directrice Générale
Don Wright, MEcon, PhD
Chair
Kevin Moorhead, MSc
Vice Chair
Roger Charles
Board Treasurer
Crystal Krandel
Board Secretary
Mark Kirton
Board Member
Darryl Borsato
Board Member
Kevin Daly
Board Member
Ed Skapin
Board Member
Adrian Molinski
Board Member
Erin Morantz
Board Member
Paul Thandi
Board Member
Jan Mattingly
Board Member
Rick Zwiep
Board Member
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