The Dennis Bireley Memorial Fund

Dennis Bireley believed research is the key to combating ALS. To honor his memory and his dream for a world without ALS, in 2012 his sister, Sandy Piersol, and her husband Russ, along with family members and friends, established this Fund to support ALS research.

Make a Donation to The Dennis Bireley Memorial Fund

Investing in ALS research is investing in hope for future treatments. ALS United Mid-Atlantic relies on donations and advocacy to fund vital research programs that advance understanding of ALS and empower people living with ALS to participate in important trials and studies.

A highlight of this effort is the annual Help & Hope Symposium, bringing together leading scientists and clinicians to share the latest discoveries, clinical trial updates, and innovative approaches to treatment. This event fosters collaboration, inspires new ideas, and highlights the real-world impact of research, making it a cornerstone in the fight against ALS.

ALS United Mid-Atlantic also partners with top ALS experts and other ALS organizations both locally and globally. Their decades of expertise help accelerate research across multiple areas, from innovative therapies to new biomarkers, creating real opportunities for progress and discovery.

By supporting ALS United Mid-Atlantic, donors help advance groundbreaking research, provide hope, and resources to families, and move the ALS community closer to life-changing treatments, and one day, a cure.