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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…

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…

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…

August Volunteer of the Month: Rob Gildea

July 31, 2025 Comments Off on August Volunteer of the Month: Rob Gildea

Rob Gildea’s journey is a testament to strength, resilience, and the profound impact of community support. For many years, Rob dedicated himself to the athletics at Red Land High School,…

July 2025 Newsletter

July 2, 2025 Comments Off on July 2025 Newsletter

News & Updates The Phillies celebrated ALS Awareness Night, presented by Asplundh, on Monday, June 9! Thanks to the generous support from the Philadelphia Phillies, their fans, and our sponsors…

July Volunteer of the Month: Gale Ferranto

June 30, 2025 Comments Off on July Volunteer of the Month: Gale Ferranto

Rosemarie ‘RoRo’ L. Ranalli Ferranto was the example of the American Dream. Her parents, Giacomo “Jack” Ranalli and Natalina Canzano Ranalli, were Italian immigrants who came to America to build…

Open House Highlights Promising ALS Research at Penn State Health Hershey Medical Center

June 20, 2025 Comments Off on Open House Highlights Promising ALS Research at Penn State Health Hershey Medical Center

On Friday, May 30, 2025, ALS United Mid-Atlantic participated in a tour of the ALS research labs at Penn State Health Hershey Medical Center. The tour was organized by Daniela…

Jefferson Weinberg ALS Center Open House Showcases Advances in ALS Research

June 20, 2025 Comments Off on Jefferson Weinberg ALS Center Open House Showcases Advances in ALS Research

On Thursday, May 8th, the Thomas Jefferson University Jefferson Weinberg ALS Center held an Open House to highlight advances in ALS research. During the tour, the scientific team showcased the…

The Power of ALS Advocates

June 17, 2025 Comments Off on The Power of ALS Advocates

The symptoms of ALS can lead to physical weakness, but your personal ALS stories are powerful. ALS advocates continue to make a significant impact that often creates meaningful connections that…