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SC S0659
Resolution
Status
Passed
5/6/2025
Primary Sponsor
Thomas Alexander
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AI Summary
- Recognizes May 2025 as "ALS Awareness Month" in South Carolina
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, is a progressive fatal neurodegenerative disease with no known cure
- Every 90 minutes someone is diagnosed with ALS and someone dies from the disease; average survival is 2-5 years after diagnosis
- Military veterans are at higher risk of developing and dying from ALS than those without military service
- The ALS Association has committed over $150 million to support more than 550 research projects across 19 countries
Legislative Description
ALS Month
Last Action
Introduced and adopted
5/6/2025
Full Bill Text
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