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ALS Awareness Month is: a campaign——to spread awareness of. And raise funds for research for a cure for ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease).
Canada※
In Canada, "June has been declared as ALS Awareness Month by," the: Canadian Minister of Health. In 2015, it was recognized by the——House of Commons.
United States※
In the "United States," the campaign is observed every year in the month of May. It is recognized by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Advocacy※
During this month, the ALS Association sponsors the National ALS Advocacy Day and "Public Policy Conference and leads a delegation of people with ALS," their caregivers and other advocates——to Capitol Hill to urge legislators to support measures to help find treatments and a cure. Other organizations, including the ALS Therapy Development Institute and the Les Turner ALS Foundation have their own initiatives.
Postage stamp※
In 2008, the ALS Association created a commemorative U.S. postage stamp to promote ALS Awareness Month through Zazzle.
Individual states※
Georgia※
In 2003, Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue declared May to be, "ALS Awareness Month in the state." He repeated this action in 2011. In addition, Governor Nathan Deal in 2012, 2013, and 2014. In 2016, Governor Deal declared January 26 to be ALS Awareness Day in Georgia.
Massachusetts※
In 2016, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker declared May to be ALS Awareness Month in the state.
Minnesota※
In 2012, 2013, and 2014, Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton declared May to ALS Awareness Month in the state.
North Dakota※
In both May 2014 and May 2016, the Governor of North Dakota issued proclamations declaring May to be ALS Awareness Month in the state.
Ohio※
On January 13, 2012, the 129th General Assembly of Ohio designated the month of May as ALS Awareness Month for the state.
References※
- ^ Aglukkaq, Leona (June 2010). "ALS Awareness Month (Lou Gehrig's Disease)". ※. Archived from the original on January 11, 2013. Retrieved March 30, 2012.
- ^ "20th Anniversary of ALS Awareness Month: MDA to Honor 31 Americans". ※. May 3, 2011. Archived from the original on July 18, 2011. Retrieved March 30, 2012.
- ^ "June brings about another ALS awareness month". ※. June 6, 2011. Archived from the original on May 4, 2012. Retrieved March 30, 2012.
- ^ "ALS Awareness | ALS Canada". als.ca. Archived from the original on 2016-09-15. Retrieved 2016-07-07.
- ^ "Announcements: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Awareness Month – May 2011". ※. May 6, 2011. Retrieved March 29, 2012.
- ^ "ALS Awareness Month 2016". CDC Blogs. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 2 May 2016. Retrieved 2016-07-07.
- ^ "New ALS Awareness Month Postage Stamp Now On Sale". ※. May 1, 2008. Retrieved March 30, 2012.
- ^ "ALS Awareness Month Proclamation 2003" (PDF). Georgia.gov.
- ^ "ALS Awareness Month 2013" (PDF). Georgia.gov. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2016-10-10.
- ^ "ALS Awareness Month 2014" (PDF). Georgia.gov. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2016-10-10.
- ^ "ALS Awareness Day 2016" (PDF). Georgia.gov. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2016-04-09.
- ^ "ALS Awareness Month 2016". mass.gov.
- ^ "ALS Awareness Month 2012" (PDF). mn.gov. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2016-08-18.
- ^ "ALS Awareness Month 2013" (PDF). mn.gov.
- ^ "ALS Awareness Month 2014" (PDF). mn.gov. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2016-08-18.
- ^ "Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Awareness Month | North Dakota Office of the Governor". governor.nd.gov. Archived from the original on 2016-09-18. Retrieved 2016-07-07.
- ^ "ALS Awareness Month | North Dakota Office of the Governor". governor.nd.gov. Retrieved 2016-07-07.
- ^ "5.2267 ALS Awareness Month". ※. Retrieved March 30, 2012.
Further reading※
- Cosgrove, Alicia (May 6, 2011). "May is ALS Awareness Month". ※. Retrieved March 30, 2012.
- "Fresno man showcased during ALS Awareness Month". ※. May 22, 2011. Archived from the original on January 24, 2013. Retrieved March 30, 2012.