Today EVERY 90 SECONDS, someone in the world is diagnosed with. ALS can strike anyone, regardless of age, race or gender. Not one effective treatment exists today to prolong or improve the life of an ALS victim.

Recent research has suggested that treatment with drugs called antioxidants may benefit ALS patients. However, since the molecular genetics of the disease are still unclear, a significant amount of research is still required to find other treatments for ALS.

The goals of ALS research are typically focused on:

• Finding the cause or causes of ALS
• Understanding the mechanisms involved in the progression of the disease
• Developing effective treatment methods.

More information on ALS Research can be found on the The ALS Association website – www.alsa.org/research/.