05/15/2026
Keeping ALS Awareness going in May and every day! In memory of mom! đź’™
Fact Friday đź’ˇ
About 30,000 Americans are currently living with ALS. 💙 With a United States population of roughly 340 million people, that means ALS affects about 1 in every 11,000 Americans. If you spread that evenly across all 50 states, it would average about 600 people per state—though in reality, ALS impacts communities differently, with some states seeing more cases than others.
Behind every number is a person—a parent, spouse, friend, or neighbor—each facing ALS with courage and resilience. Behind every diagnosis is a family adapting to a new reality and a community learning how to show up in meaningful ways.
This is why awareness matters, and why support and action can’t wait.