"Checking on the Global Fight Against ALS…"

Welcome to Connecting ALS. This week, we commemorate Global ALS/MND Awareness Day with members of the International Alliance of ALS/MND Associations and get an update on the fight against ALS motor neurone diseases around the world.

Show Notes

This week, Mike and Jeremy commemorate Global ALS/MND Awareness Day with members of the International Alliance of ALS/MND Associations and get an update on the fight against ALS motor neurone diseases around the world. They are joined by a powerhouse lineup of guest who are leading our fight: Catherine Cummings, executive director of the International Alliance, Gethin Thomas, executive director of research for MND Australia, and Nick Goldup, director of care improvement at the MND Association of England, Wales and Northern Ireland and a board member of the International Alliance. Also joining the discussion and setting the stage is Calaneet Balas, president and CEO of The ALS Association and board chair of the International Alliance.

Learn more about the International Alliance of ALS/MND Associations, go to https://www.alsmndalliance.org/

To learn more about MND Australia, check out https://www.mndaust.asn.au/Home

To read about the MND Association of England, Wales and Northern Ireland go to https://www.mndassociation.org/

This episode was produced by Garrett Tiedemann and is brought to you by The ALS Association’s national office and the Association’s Minnesota/North Dakota/South Dakota Chapter. 

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Connecting ALS is a weekly podcast produced by The ALS Association in partnership with CitizenRacecar. We aim to discuss research and technology developments, highlight advocacy efforts, and share the personal stories woven through the community.