Awareness matters. Support matters.
ALS is a progressive disease that affects the nerve cells controlling voluntary muscles. Our community events raise awareness, bring people together and direct funds toward organizations supporting people affected by ALS.
Canadians living with ALS
An estimated 4,000 Canadians are currently living with ALS.
Diagnosed each year
Approximately 1,000 Canadians are diagnosed each year; a similar number die from ALS annually.
Two to five years
Four out of five people with ALS die within two to five years of diagnosis.
Source: ALS Society of Canada.
$63,635 raised toward $100,000 by 2030.
What began as a family response to an ALS diagnosis has become an annual community effort.
When David Collins’ sister Carolyn was diagnosed with ALS in January 2023, David began looking for ways to create awareness and raise funds. That led to the ALS Awareness Ride and BBQ and, over time, a growing series of community events.
Our events have included BBQs, comedy nights, auctions, live entertainment and partnerships with local businesses and supporters.
Local care and national impact.
ALS Society of Canada
ALS Canada supports research, advocacy, education and services for people affected by ALS.
The Ottawa Hospital ALS Clinic
The Ottawa Hospital Rehabilitation Centre ALS Program provides coordinated multidisciplinary support for people living with ALS and their caregivers.
Help us keep the momentum going.
Attend an event, share our work or make a donation.