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SC S0659

Resolution

Status

Passed

5/6/2025

Primary Sponsor

Thomas Alexander

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Origin

Senate

126th General Assembly

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

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