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Extra Hands for ALS Extra Hands is a national voluntary service charity developing young people into tomorrow's leaders by engaging them in the fight against ALS, also called Lou Gehrig's disease. Developing Leaders... Students who volunteer to assist families battling ALS become adults better capable of addressing challenges in their own lives and communities. ...Through Service By helping ALS families and organizing public awareness initiatives, students provide a valuable community service and learn critical teamwork and leadership skills while doing it. MORE ABOUT EXTRA HANDS >> |
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ALS Research Update Umbilical cord blood cell transplants may help ALS patients: A study at the University of South Florida has shown that transplants of mononuclear human umbilical cord blood (MNChUCB) cells may help patients suffering from ALS. Lou Gehrig's Disease Protein Found Throughout Brain, Suggesting Effects Beyond Motor Neurons: Misfolded proteins called TDP-43 accumulate throughout the brain, suggesting ALS has broader neurological effects than previously appreciated and treatments need to take into account more than motor neuron areas. Vancouver researchers pioneer safe pathway to slow ALS using stem cells: A unique pilot study has established a safe pathway for using bone-marrow stem cells to slow down and potentially treat ALS. MORE ALS RESEARCH STORIES >> Extra Hands In The News  VIDEO: A Meaningful Life2008 Ladue News Charity Award Winner: Extra Hands for ALS He Rules With His Eyes Chappaqua teen starts local ALS helpers chapter MORE EXTRA HANDS IN THE NEWS >> |
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