Recognizes May 2026 as ALS Awareness Month in Alabama to raise awareness and support for ALS research.

The bill recognizes May 2026 as ALS Awareness Month in Alabama, aiming to increase public awareness of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. ALS is a fatal disease causing progressive degeneration of motor neurons, leading to loss of voluntary muscle control and eventual total care dependency. The bill highlights the financial and emotional toll on patients and families, the importance of access to therapies and clinical trials, and the role of the ALS Association in funding research. It also notes the increased risk of ALS among military veterans.

Recognizes May 2026 as ALS Awareness Month in Alabama to raise awareness and support for ALS research.

The bill recognizes May 2026 as ALS Awareness Month in Alabama, aiming to increase public awareness of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. ALS is a fatal disease causing progressive degeneration of motor neurons, leading to loss of voluntary muscle control and eventual total care dependency. The bill highlights the financial and emotional toll on patients and families, the importance of access to therapies and clinical trials, and the role of the ALS Association in funding research. It also notes the increased risk of ALS among military veterans.