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December Volunteer of the Month: Joan Borowsky

December 9, 2025 Comments Off on December Volunteer of the Month: Joan Borowsky

This month, we celebrate Joan for over 25 remarkable years of dedication to ALS United Mid-Atlantic. What began as a simple statement, “I can do this job,” has grown into…

December 2025 Newsletter

December 3, 2025 Comments Off on December 2025 Newsletter

News & Updates Huge News for ALS Funding in Pennsylvania After months of negotiations, the Pennsylvania state budget has been passed and signed into law by Governor Josh Shapiro. The…

2025 Volunteer of the Year: Dr. Stacy Lewin Farber

December 2, 2025 Comments Off on 2025 Volunteer of the Year: Dr. Stacy Lewin Farber

Dr. Stacy Lewin Farber has been an asset to not only ALS United Mid-Atlantic, but to the entire ALS community nationwide. She has brought her intelligence, determination, and hope into…

New research grants target ALS causes, biomarkers, gene therapy

December 1, 2025 Comments Off on New research grants target ALS causes, biomarkers, gene therapy

The ALS Network, in collaboration with ALS United, has announced the winners of the 2025 Research Innovation Grants, which support projects aimed at enhancing understanding and care for amyotrophic lateral…

Honoring Asplundh at ALS United Mid-Atlantic’s Annual Celebration

December 1, 2025 Comments Off on Honoring Asplundh at ALS United Mid-Atlantic’s Annual Celebration

On November 14, ALS patients, families, and supporters gathered at Live! Casino & Resort for the 2025 ALS United Mid-Atlantic Annual Celebration to honor Asplundh for all they’ve done to…

A Beautiful November Day at Citizens Bank Park

December 1, 2025 Comments Off on A Beautiful November Day at Citizens Bank Park

On Sunday, November 9th, the Philadelphia ALS community gathered at Citizens Bank Park for a memorable and inspiring day. The Philadelphia ALS United Walk Presented by Hatfield brought together families,…

Welcome Our New Team Member: Renee Derstler, RN

December 1, 2025 Comments Off on Welcome Our New Team Member: Renee Derstler, RN

We are delighted to welcome Renee Derstler, RN, to ALS United Mid-Atlantic’s Care Services Team.Renee brings with her a deep passion for patient care, more than a decade of nursing…