The Hugh and Herbert Hoffman ALS Impact Fund

Hugh Hoffman was a Cincinnati native who passed away in March 2023 at the age of 91. When he was 11, Hugh lost his father, Herbert, to ALS, which is still a fatal disease without a cure. Hugh wanted to ensure that families in the future will not have to lose their loved ones to ALS.

The Hugh and Herbert Hoffman ALS Fund will profoundly impact the lives of people living with ALS and their loved ones, advancing the ALS Association’s goal of making ALS livable until there is a cure. The fund is designated to advancing promising ALS therapies, developing new or strengthening existing ALS clinics, and enhancing access to ALS care for people living with ALS. It will specifically fund three programs in the areas of ALS research and care:

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The Hoffman ALS Clinical Trial Awards Program

The Hoffman ALS Clinical Trial Awards will operate on an annual basis, helping to develop new and improved therapies by supporting early-stage clinical trials.

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The Hoffman ALS Clinic Development Awards Program

The Hoffman ALS Clinic Development program will support the development of new ALS Certified or Recognized Treatment Centers as well as elevate existing clinics to Certified or Recognized Treatment Center status.

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The Hoffman ALS Patient Care Expansion Awards Program

The Hoffman ALS Patient Care Expansion Awards Program will enhance ALS patient access to multidisciplinary care by funding additional ALS clinic days, increasing access to telehealth services and reducing financial barriers to care.

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Uncle Hugh hoped that his gift would provide an immediate boost of hope for people living with ALS and their families. This gift is a powerful testament to who he was and represents our family’s way of championing his legacy.”

Bert Bullock

Hugh Hoffman’s nephew