In memory of my father, Shahid Hussain, who we lost to ALS in January 2025.

ALS is considered one of the most devastating diseases in the world, and up to 95% of cases are random with no known cause.

A person diagnosed with ALS often retains much of their cognitive function while the disease leads to near-total paralysis. The disorder destroys their motor neurons, causing muscles to waste away, leading to loss of mobility, speech, swallowing, and breathing. The average life expectancy is 3-5 years after diagnosis.

There is currently no cure for ALS, and this summer our family will be participating in the ALS Canada: Walk to End ALS to raise awareness and provide hope and help to families affected by ALS. We're joining thousands of others, a part of a passionate and motivated community to “walk” in celebration of hope and a world free of ALS. Please consider supporting our team and donating towards this important cause.

Your support will help to:

Further scientific progress by investing in the ALS Canada Research Program, which funds promising ALS research. 

The ALS Canada Research Program is the only national dedicated source of funding for ALS research across Canada. This program provides peer-reviewed grants to researchers whose work has the greatest potential to advance the field of ALS. There has been significant progress in ALS research in recent years, and we need to keep building on this momentum.

Create a better day-to-day reality for people and families living with ALS by providing community-based services throughout Ontario.

This includes home visits and support groups, virtual programming, and information resources, which are all critical in improving the quality of life for people living with and affected by ALS.

Join our team in making a difference. Please consider donating to our team fundraising page as we work toward a world free of ALS.

Thank you,

The Shahid Family