ALS 

The ALS Association is an American nonprofit organization that funds global amyotrophic lateral sclerosis research, provides care services and programs to people affected by ALS through its nationwide network of chapters, and works with ALS advocates around the country for state and federal policies that serve people living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease.  This non-for-profit has been by my side every since my diagnosis.