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September Volunteer of the Month: Marda Smith

August 29, 2025 Comments Off on September Volunteer of the Month: Marda Smith

When Marda’s husband, Lenny, was diagnosed with ALS in 2019, her family entered a world they knew little about. But through the challenges of navigating the disease, ALS United Mid-Atlantic…

ALS United Mid-Atlantic Names Tony Heyl as Next Executive Director

August 29, 2025 Comments Off on ALS United Mid-Atlantic Names Tony Heyl as Next Executive Director

ALS United Mid-Atlantic has named Tony Heyl as its next Executive Director, effective on January 1, 2026. Tony Heyl will replace the current Executive Director, Jeffrey W. Cline, who is…

25th Annual Scott A. Mackler Memorial 5K Run/Walk

August 27, 2025 Comments Off on 25th Annual Scott A. Mackler Memorial 5K Run/Walk

A Community Gathers to Honor a Legacy and Raise Life-Changing Support for People Living with ALSThis fall marks a major milestone as the Scott A. Mackler Memorial 5K Run/Walk celebrates…

Reflections

August 27, 2025 Comments Off on Reflections

Every journey has a beginning and an ending. What matters most is what happens along the way. My tenure here began twenty years ago in June of 2005 and comes…

United for ALS Advocacy in New Jersey

August 26, 2025 Comments Off on United for ALS Advocacy in New Jersey

ALS Advocates demonstrated their power in New Jersey in 2025 by securing $325,000 in the state budget for ALS care programs. State funding for ALS care was eliminated in the…

Staff Spotlight: Kate Adamek, LCSW

August 26, 2025 Comments Off on Staff Spotlight: Kate Adamek, LCSW

Kate Adamek, LCSW, has been a dedicated consultant for ALS United Mid-Atlantic for nine wonderful years. As a social worker, Kate brings warmth and compassion to every interaction, always going…

Real People Providing Real Help

August 25, 2025 Comments Off on Real People Providing Real Help

The importance of human interactions during the rise of AI Since 1977, ALS United Mid-Atlantic has made direct, personal care for people with ALS a top priority. Our organization was…

ALS United Mid-Atlantic Unites ALS Research Leaders

August 20, 2025 Comments Off on ALS United Mid-Atlantic Unites ALS Research Leaders

Investing in research means investing in future successful treatments for all forms of ALS. Your donations and advocacy make it possible for ALS United Mid-Atlantic to support vital research programs…

August is Make A Will Month

August 15, 2025 Comments Off on August is Make A Will Month

Make A Will Month offers an important reminder to ensure that your wishes are legally documented on how your assets, including property, will be distributed after you pass away. It…

August 2025 Newsletter

August 1, 2025 Comments Off on August 2025 Newsletter

News & Updates Walk United to End ALS The ALS United Walk is a wonderful opportunity for everyone in the ALS community to come together, show support, and make a…