ALS

Louise Gauthier received the 2023 Roy Slater Volunteer Award from the ALS Society of BC. (ALS Society of BC/Contributed)

‘I wanted to give back’: Kelowna woman honoured for ALS volunteer work

Louise Gauthier was honoured on Tuesday, April 9

 

A new ALS therapy medication is now being covered by B.C. PharmaCare, the Health Ministry announced Thursday (July 20, 2023). (Don Denton)

New ALS medication now covered in B.C.

Coverage is anticipated to benefit as many as 100 people in the first year

 

A total of 66 people took part in the Move to Cure ALS event in Polson Park in Vernon Saturday, June 10, 2023. (Brendan Shykora - Morning Star)

Move to Cure ALS event supports unique B.C. research model

66 people participated in the event in Vernon, with funds supporting a research effort that’s receiving worldwide attention

 

FILE – Walk for ALS. (Black Press Media file photo)

ALS Awareness Month: Society campaigns to make Canada No. 1 for clinical trials

First the Bucket Challenge, now raising a hand to support Canadian clinical trials for ALS

FILE – Walk for ALS. (Black Press Media file photo)