Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (or ALS) affects more than 200,000 people globally. In Canada alone, approximately 4000 people live with this disease. Also known as Lou Gehrig’s or motor neuron disease, ALS is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that disrupts the transmission of brain signals to muscles throughout the body, rendering them inactive over time. While there is no cure for ALS, there is promising research and emerging treatments to unlock this disease and improve the quality of life for people with this terminal condition. With the help of voice cloning technology, Allen Braude opens up about his life with ALS and shares his message of hope.

Resources:

• International Alliance of ALS/MND Associations (https://www.als-mnd.org)
• The ALS Society of Canada (https://als.ca)
• ALS Action Canada (https://www.alsactioncanada.org)