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Stars Join Team Nanci At LA County Walk To Defeat ALS Oct 18, 2017

Nanci Ryder’s “Team Nanci” once again participated in the annual LA County Walk to Defeat ALS, on Sunday, October 15, 2017 at Exposition Park in Los Angeles. More →

ALS Ice Bucket Challenge Donations Lead To Significant Gene Discovery Jul 28, 2016

According to a paper published today in Nature Genetics, researchers part of Project MinE’s global gene sequencing effort, funded by The ALS Association through ALS Ice Bucket Challenge donations, have identified a new ALS gene, NEK1, which now ranks among the most common genes that contribute to the disease, providing scientists with another potential target for therapy development. More →

Renee Zellweger Helps ALS Association Honor Heroes Feb 10, 2016

On Friday, February 5, at its sixth annual Heroes Luncheon, The ALS Association and its 39 chapters honored four extraordinary people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) who have made a difference in the ALS community. More →

ICAP To Hold Annual Charity Day Today Dec 9, 2015

ICAP plc, a leading markets operator and provider of post trade risk mitigation and information services, announces that the 23rd annual global Charity Day will be held on Wednesday, December 9, 2015. More →

Stars Support Team Nanci At LA County Walk To Defeat ALS Oct 21, 2015

Publicist Nanci Ryder’s “Team Nanci” once again participated in the annual LA County Walk to Defeat ALS, on Sunday, October 18, 2015 at Exposition Park in Los Angeles. More →

ALS Ice Bucket Challenge Returns In August Aug 3, 2015

Led by co-founders Pete Frates, Pat Quinn and Anthony Senerchia, and with the help of celebrities, the Boston Red Sox and Major League Baseball (MLB), the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge is making a splash again this August. More →

Bid On Rare Apple Computer For Charity Apr 9, 2015

Get ready to bid on a collection of Apple collectibles including an Apple-1 computer, owned by the same family for over 36 years. More →

ALS Ice Bucket Challenge Raises Over $100 Million Sep 2, 2014

ALS, a disease that causes progressive paralysis and then death within two to five years, did not used to be on the tip of everyone’s tongue. That all changed this summer when former Boston College Baseball captain Pete Frates, who has the disease, started the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. More →

George W. Bush Takes ALS Ice Bucket Challenge Aug 21, 2014

The ALS Association would like to thank President George W. Bush and his wife, Laura, for showing their continued support for people living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) by taking the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. More →

Ice Bucket Challenge Heats Up For Charity Aug 18, 2014

In the last two weeks, the Ice Bucket Challenge has quite literally “soaked” the nation. Everyone from Ethel Kennedy to Justin Timberlake has poured a bucket of ice water over her or his head and has challenged others do the same or to make a donation to fight ALS within twenty-four hours. More →

Toto Supports ALS Association On New Tour Aug 1, 2013

Internationally renowned artists, Toto, has joined with The ALS Association to bolster public awareness about amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) during the band’s 2013 North American tour. More →

Debbie Matenopoulos To Talk Lou Gehrig's Disease On The View Jul 9, 2013

Television host and actress Debbie Matenopoulos is scheduled to appear on the ABC morning show “The View” on Wednesday, July 10, to co-host and will raise awareness of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), the disease that took the life of her father Niko Matenopoulos in 2012. More →

Kevin Sorbo To Attend Celebrity Charity Recycling Event Nov 21, 2011

Kevin Sorbo and Kate Linder will be at a very special event next month that aims to encourage people to recycle. More →

Dodgers Legend To Host Celebrity Charity Fun Festival Jul 7, 2010

A host of celebrities will join Dodgers legend Steve Garvey for his special Celebrity Softball Classic and Family Fun Festival this Saturday. More →

No Doubt Clears Out The Vaults For Charity Auction Jun 8, 2010

Now that No Doubt is busy recording their new album, the band has decided to put some costumes and vintage memorabilia to good use by auctioning the items for charity. More →

Kate Linder Celebrity Charity Gala To Hit LA This Week Feb 9, 2010

Emerging Magazine Celebrity Charity Productions will present the 1st Annual Kate Linder Celebrity Charity Gala, benefiting The ALS Association, Greater Los Angeles Chapter on February 11 at the Montage Beverly Hills Hotel from 6 PM to 10 PM. More →

Kate Linder Announces Celebrity Guest List For Charity Event Jan 19, 2010

As reported last month by LookToTheStars.org, Young and the Restless star Kate Linder has announced she will hold her first annual Celebrity Charity Gala in Hollywood on February 11. She has now announced some of her celebrity friends who will join her. More →

Kate Linder To Hold Celebrity Charity Gala Dec 14, 2009

Young and the Restless star Kate Linder has announced she will hold her first annual Celebrity Charity Gala in Hollywood on February 11. More →

LTTS Exclusive: An Interview With Kate Linder May 26, 2009

Kate Linder has appeared on The Young and the Restless for 27 years and was named celebrity spokesperson for The ALS Association in early 2005. More →