Today, the ALS Association advocated for Vermont to enact Medigap premium protections against higher premiums for persons under age 65, a proposed benefit to 50% of our Vermont ALS community.

Debbie Petrovsky, a woman with ALS residing in Massachusetts, pens poetry to articulate her experience living with the disease. Her unique expression is unique to her experience yet offers insight for those looking to learn more about the challenges of ALS.

Dr. Heidi Tarr Henson, a Massachusetts woman recently diagnosed with ALS, shares her reflection on how to handle life with ALS and end of life discussions.

Debbie Petrovsky, a woman with ALS residing in Massachusetts, pens poetry to articulate her experience living with the disease. Her unique expression is unique to her experience yet offers insight for those looking to learn more about the challenges of ALS.

Executive Director John Hedstrom of The ALS Association Massachusetts Chapter offers a testimony to the Join Committee on Health Care Financing in support of in Support of H. 201 and S. 753, “An Act Advancing Health Care Research and Decision-Making Centered on Patients and People with Disabilities”. Read his statement on behalf of the Massachusetts ALS community here.

Debbie Petrovsky, a woman with ALS residing in Massachusetts, pens poetry to articulate her experience living with the disease. Her unique expression is unique to her experience yet offers insight for those looking to learn more about the challenges of ALS.

Dr. Heidi Tarr Henson, a Massachusetts woman recently diagnosed with ALS, reflects on on in-the-moment advocacy, teachable moments and the power of setting boundaries with ourselves and others.

Executive Director John Hedstrom of The ALS Association Massachusetts Chapter pens a letter to the Massachusetts community offering thanks for support throughout the trials of 2020 and urges participation in the Chapter's 2021 event season. His letter also details how folks can attend the Walk to Defeat ALS either in person or virtually.

Debbie Petrovsky, a woman with ALS residing in Massachusetts, pens poetry to articulate her experience living with the disease. Her unique expression is unique to her experience yet offers insight for those looking to learn more about the challenges of ALS.

Debbie Petrovsky, a woman with ALS residing in Massachusetts, pens poetry to articulate her experience living with the disease. Her unique expression is unique to her experience yet offers insight for those looking to learn more about the challenges of ALS.

The ALS Association Massachusetts Chapter announces its partnership with The Boston Red Sox and Worcester Red Sox to celebrate the 1st Annual Lou Gehrig Day. Together we are thrilled to offer two exciting opportunities for our Massachusetts ALS community.

Executive Director John Hedstrom of The ALS Association Massachusetts Chapter discusses how the efforts of the Chapter compliment May as ALS Awareness Month. This month's letter from our chapter's executive director outline exciting details about coming programs, COVID-19 policy updates, event developments, and advocacy initiatives.

Executive Director John Hedstrom of The ALS Association Massachusetts Chapter offers a comprehensive update about the goings on with local events, care services, and the promise that April brings for the entire Commonwealth.

On the one year anniversary of COVID-19 shutting down the world, Executive Director John Hedstrom of The ALS Association Massachusetts Chapter pens a letter to update the local community on the Chapter's ambitious goals and an exciting new event.

Shannon Sullivan, Care Services Manager at The ALS Association Massachusetts Chapter, pens an update for the ALS community within the Commonwealth concerning current offerings and upcoming resources.

The ALS Association Massachusetts Chapter is thrilled to enter the 2021 ASICS Falmouth Road Race with an inaugural team of 15 runners. Learn more about this year's application process, challenge requirements, and other relevant information with this question and answer article.

The ALS Association Massachusetts Chapter is excited to share information regarding an educational series for professionals in the ALS field.

John Hedstrom, Executive Director of The ALS Association Massachusetts Chapter, greets the Massachusetts ALS community with a Happy New Year and robust plans for the Chapter at the start of 2021.