May is ALS Awareness Month and you can make a difference. This month, we will highlight facts about ALS, recent scientific breakthroughs, and vital public policy initiatives. We will shine a light on the invaluable care service programs provided by ALS United Mid-Atlantic and the impact they have on patients and families.
Each year, ALS United Mid-Atlantic serves over 1,200 people with ALS in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. Your stories motivate our work every single day. We will share these stories throughout ALS Awareness Month.
Your commitment to raising awareness and support is crucial. Together, we can provide help and hope to the ALS community. Thank you for being an essential part of this mission. Let’s unite to end ALS.
Ways that YOU can help during ALS Awareness Month!
Register for an ALS United Walk
The ALS United Walk is a wonderful opportunity for everyone in the ALS community to come together, show support, and make a difference. Your participation raises awareness and funds for crucial research and care. Let’s unite for this important cause and strengthen our ALS community.
Please consider registering for an event near you!
• Saturday, May 3, in Scranton, PA
• Saturday, May 3, in Seaside Heights, NJ
• Saturday, June 7, in Hershey, PA
• Saturday, September 6, in Wilmington, DE
• Saturday, September 13, in Ocean City, NJ
• Saturday, September 27, in Lehigh Valley, PA
• November 2025 in Philadelphia, PA
Participate in ALS Advocacy
Sharing your connection to ALS in person, over the phone, in an email, or even in a letter can help educate and mobilize our elected officials to take action! Our ALS Advocates help change the laws and policies that affect all people with ALS and their families every single year. Our elected officials in Congress and state legislatures need to hear from you about the importance of funding ALS research and care programs and improving life for families living with ALS.
To become an advocate or learn more, contact Tony Heyl at Tony@alsmidatlantic.org.
Get Active on Social Media
Engaging with ALS United Mid-Atlantic on social media is an easy way to spread awareness. Here are a few ideas to get started:
- Become a subscriber to the ALS United Mid-Atlantic channel on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/@ALSMidAtlantic Engage with the content by liking videos and leaving thoughtful comments on the videos to foster community discussion and support.
- Join us on social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, TikTok, and Instagram! Be active by sharing our posts, liking the content, and participating in conversations to spread awareness about ALS and our mission.
- Grow our audience through the ALS United Mid-Atlantic Podcast. New episodes are uploaded each week on Spotify, iTunes, and YouTube. Subscribe and leave a positive review to boost awareness. If there is content you’d like to see on the Podcast, or if you’d like to share your story as a guest yourself, email Tony@alsmidatlantic.org.
- Express your personal connection to ALS by creating your own videos! Share your experiences, thoughts, and the impact ALS has had on your life or the lives of your loved ones and tag @alsmidatlantic to increase visibility. Your story will inspire the general public to join our ALS mission.
- Explore our Help & Hope videos that showcase the latest information about ALS research and resources for those affected by ALS.
Wear ALS United Mid-Atlantic Gear
Proudly wear your ALS United Mid-Atlantic t-shirts, hats, or bracelets throughout the month.
Whether you go to the grocery store or a restaurant, you never know who might be curious about your gear! They could ask questions about what ALS means or how they can contribute to the cause. By sharing your knowledge and passion, you can encourage others to get involved, whether through fundraising, volunteering, or raising awareness. Remember, it only takes one conversation to spark interest and create a ripple effect of positive change in the community. So wear your gear proudly and let’s spread the word together!
Go the extra step and share your photos and videos with your ALS United Mid-Atlantic gear and tag @alsmidatlantic. Add your reason for supporting ALS care and research in your post to amplify our message.
Volunteer with ALS United Mid-Atlantic
ALS United Mid-Atlantic’s events are only possible because of the passion and dedication of our wonderful volunteers. There are many ways ALS United Walk volunteers can help both on Walk Day and leading up to the Walk. From phone calls or assisting with mailings to event-day tasks like registration or set-up, there is something for everyone!
To learn more about our volunteer programs, email Chris Albright at CAlbright@alsmidatlantic.org.
Click here to read about our May Volunteers of the Month: The University of Scranton Cheerleaders!
Together, we can make progress for ALS care, research, and advocacy. When more people participate in ALS awareness, it brings attention to the need to better fund these programs and it educates others about the services available to them. ALS Awareness Month is the perfect opportunity for YOU to make an impact for the ALS cause in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware or anywhere in the world.