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Iowa Walk to Defeat ALS
Each year, The ALS Association Iowa Chapter holds several Walk to Defeat ALS events to raise awareness and funds that help provide invaluable services to people living with ALS. Click the button below to find an upcoming Iowa Walk.
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Hold a golf tournament, run a marathon, or donate your birthday to raise funds that will help create a world without ALS.
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Celebrate a Loved One with ALS
Pay tribute to a friend or loved one affected by ALS. Each tribute is a personalized online fund designed to honor or memorialize someone special. Your Community of Hope fund creates a lasting legacy.
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Whether you’re newly diagnosed, navigating your journey with the disease, caring for a person with ALS, or researching the cure, there are resources to support you.
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Caring for someone with ALS is hard work. We offer resources and support to help you.
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