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Looking Ahead to 2026 Events: A Year of Community, Hope, and Impact
In 2026, ALS United Mid-Atlantic will once again bring our community together through a full calendar of meaningful events. Each gathering, whether a walk, ride, educational symposium, or celebration, plays an important role in supporting people living with ALS, advancing research, and strengthening advocacy efforts across our region.
These events are more than dates on a calendar. They are opportunities to connect, honor loved ones, learn from experts, and take real steps forward in the fight against ALS. Here’s a look at what’s ahead in 2026.
New Jersey Legislature Advances Key ALS Legislation
In a big win for the ALS community, New Jersey has passed and signed into law legislation that will strengthen how ALS and related motor neuron diseases are tracked across the state. What started as Senate Bill S4030, championed by Senators Vin Gopal and Troy Singleton, is now a legal requirement for health care professionals to confidentially report diagnosed cases of ALS to the State Health Assessment Data System.
The law, signed by Governor Phil Murphy on January 20, 2026, marks a major step forward in improving public health surveillance, expanding research opportunities, and ultimately enhancing support for people living with ALS and their families.
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Upcoming Events
Help & Hope Symposium
Friday, April 9 | 9 AM
Tickets are on sale now for the annual Help & Hope Symposium, where top ALS clinicians and researchers deliver powerful, inspiring presentations you won’t want to miss. Discover essential information to support people living with ALS, explore innovative technologies from local vendors, and experience the optimism fueled by breakthrough insights from leading ALS researchers.
People with ALS and one caregiver can attend for free, but must register online. Early-bird tickets are available for $60. For questions about the Help & Hope Symposium, please reach out to our Engagement Team at events@alsmidatlantic.org.
ALS United Walk
Saturday, April 18, May 2, and June 6
Join us this spring as we celebrate ALS United Walks in Scranton (April 18), Seaside (May 2), and Hershey (June 6). The ALS United Walk is a time for our community to come together to show that no one faces ALS alone. There is no registration fee, but participants are encouraged to fundraise throughout the year.
For questions about the ALS United Walk, please reach out to our Engagement Team at events@alsmidatlantic.org.
8th Annual Dan Diaz Biotech Breakfast Club ALS Fundraiser
Thursday, May 7 | 5:30 PM
This fiesta-themed evening is a great networking event where guests can enjoy dinner, participate in exciting silent and live auctions, and learn about cutting-edge research. Early-bird tickets are available for $75.
The Dan Diaz Biotech Breakfast Club and ALS United Mid-Atlantic will co-host this event. For questions, please reach out to our Engagement Team at events@alsmidatlantic.org.
Jersey Shore ALS United Ride
Saturday, June 13 | 7 AM
ALS United Mid-Atlantic is returning to Morey’s Piers in Wildwood, NJ! Riders can choose 25 KM, 50 KM, or 100 KM routes with a $75 registration fee and a $250 fundraising commitment, or enjoy the family-friendly 6-mile ride with no fundraising required. Early-bird registration is just $50 for a limited time, so sign up early and save! Riders with ALS and virtual participants can register for free.
For questions, please reach out to our Ride Coordinators, Taylor Montgomery and Chris Albright, at ride@alsmidatlantic.org.