ME SP0781

Declares May 2025 as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Awareness Month in Maine

ALS is a progressive fatal neurodegenerative disease with no known cure; patients survive on average only 2 to 5 years from diagnosis

Every 90 minutes someone is diagnosed with ALS and someone dies from the disease; military veterans face higher risk of developing ALS

The ALS Association has committed more than $154 million to support over 550 research projects across the U.S. and 18 other countries

Calls upon Maine citizens to support ALS research, advocate for increased funding, and stand in solidarity with those affected by the disease