Started in 2003, our online community is a wealth of information and wisdom for people affected by ALS. We've helped over 38,000 people and created a large database of invaluable content. Your participation will help grow this resource. View our online community and considering joining today.
Get Involved
Have you found our website helpful? Do you enjoy having a place to talk to people that are knowledgeable about ALS and MND? If you have found it helpful to chat with people at different stages of the ALS/MND journey we encourage you to consider donating to our forums.
Contribute your time
If you have extra time, consider spending it involved with your local ALS Chapter or Support Groups. Also, consider the following activities:
- Participate at a local ALS/MND event
- Start your own fundraising event
- Volunteer at your local ALS non profit organization
- Research and awareness really does make a big difference!
- Help online, consider becoming a forum moderator
Apply to become a moderator
We are always seeking knowledgeable individuals that are interested in volunteering from their homes as an ALS/MND Support Groups forum discussion moderator. It is a wonderful opportunity to share your valuable experience in degenerative motor neuron diseases. You will be helping support other families, friends, and people affected by ALS while gaining valuable internet experience - you might even make some long lasting friendships!
Please be aware, the following rules are in place for new applicants:
- Must have 6+ months active forum experience
- Must be approved by other moderators
- Must not have any commercial motivations
Volunteer Description: As moderator in our support group forum you would moderate open forums, or could choose to moderate a single thread or topic. You will facilitate an open discussion on the forum topics and ensure answers are provided, users are supported, and information is accurate and concise. Your level of involvement would be up to you (the majority of moderators visit for an hour or two each week).
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer contact us.
Link to our website
If you're a blogger, website owner or have access to an online web property please take a minute to link your website to ours. Attached to the bottom of this page are numerous logos that you can choose for your website link. Or, simply link to:
If you choose not to use an image, appropriate link text are any of the following:
- Online ALS Community
- ALS/MND Support Forum
- ALSforums.com
More ways to help
Here are just a few ways you can help the community
- Submit website content: News, Support Group, Doctor Listing, Term or Definition, In Memoriam
- Pay tribute to your loved one
- Make a donation
- Contact us about donating equipment (or post here)
- Advertise with us
