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We Surpassed Our Goal: Thank You for Doubling Your Impact!

Thanks to your incredible generosity, we have surpassed our goal of raising $100,000 to be matched, bringing us closer to a world where everyone with ALS lives. Every dollar donated is helping to fund groundbreaking research that accelerates progress in the fight against ALS.

While we’ve achieved this milestone, the fight isn’t over. You can still make a difference—donate today to provide hope to those living with ALS and their families.

Join us in making this vision a reality. Your gift will enable life-saving research and provide hope to thousands of individuals and families affected by ALS.

Thanks to Al and Peggy Kelly, Bill and Kara Bohnsack, and an anonymous family, every dollar you donate will be matched up to $100,000, meaning your gift will go twice as far in supporting Target ALS’s mission.

This match was made in honor of Dan and Alisa Doctoroff.

Why your support matters.

ALS is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, leading to loss of muscle control and, eventually, complete paralysis. While ALS is currently considered a fatal disease, at Target ALS, we’re working tirelessly to change that narrative for the future.

HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:

These realities highlight why we cannot afford to wait.
Your gift today fuels critical research and hope.

  • ALS is Progressive and Unpredictable

    ALS affects each person differently, often advancing rapidly. While it can strike anyone, the determination within the ALS community drives us to work even harder toward finding effective treatments.

  • Every Moment Matters

    For those diagnosed with ALS, time is precious. That’s why we’re focused on accelerating research and bringing forward promising breakthroughs. With your support, we can drive progress that’s urgently needed today.

  • Your Support Fuels Real Progress

    Although current treatments have only shown modest benefits, advances in research are lighting the way. Every donation helps us push further and brings us closer to finding answers that can make a difference for those living with ALS and their families.

  • Together, We Can Make an Impact

    Through collaboration and generosity, we’re moving closer to building a world where Everyone Lives. And with our current matching gift opportunity, your donation will go twice as far in helping us reach our goals.

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ALS is a difficult and often devastating disease, but there is hope in the strength of community and the progress of research, made possible by the work we are doing at Target ALS to drive breakthroughs and bring us closer to a world where ALS is a liveable and manageable disease.

WHAT SETS US APART?

At Target ALS, we aren’t limited by traditional research silos. We foster collaboration across disciplines and connect experts from around the world, united by the belief that breakthroughs happen when we work together. This unique approach has already resulted in several clinical trials and has formed new biotech companies dedicated to finding effective treatments for ALS.

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Research Grants We’ve Funded:
Empowering groundbreaking studies

$80.4M

The Amount
We’ve Invested:
Directing substantial funds towards ALS research

56%

Of Our Funded Consortia Have Led to Drug Discovery Programs:
Paving the way for new treatments

8

Clinical Trials Have Emerged From Our Funded Work:
Bringing promising therapies to the forefront

5

Biotech Companies Launched From Our Funded Work:
Accelerating drugs from the lab to the clinic

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Academic and Industry Users: Utilizing our research cores to advance critical ALS research

13

Global Research Sites:
Actively enrolling participants in our Global Natural
History Study

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Restrictions Placed on Intellectual Property: Our commitment to open collaboration accelerates treatment development

This Giving Season, make a gift to a mission that champions impatient optimism, radical collaboration, and deliberate disruption, all in support of breaking down barriers to ALS research and finding effective treatments.

ALS doesn’t quit,
and neither do we.

All donations made today through December 31st will be doubled, thanks to a matching gift from three generous families. With this match, your $50 becomes $100, $100 becomes $200, and $500 becomes $1,000.

Imagine the impact we can make together. Your contribution today could be the reason a future breakthrough is made.

FAQ’s

What is a matching gift?

A matching gift is a type of donation where a donor’s contribution is matched, dollar-for-dollar, by another donor, company, or foundation. It multiplies the impact of each contribution!

For example, a $100 donation matched 1:1 would result in $200 for Target ALS.

A matching gift program amplifies community support for accelerating progress in ALS research.

How does a matching gift program work?

During a specific timeframe, every contribution you make to Target ALS will be matched, dollar-for-dollar. That means your support will go twice as far in advancing our mission. Whether $5 or $500, you can double your donation’s effect simply by giving within the scheduled window.

Who is sponsoring the match?

This match was made possible by Al and Peggy Kelly, Bill and Kara Bohnsack, and an anonymous family, in honor of Dan and Alisa Doctoroff. Their partnership illustrates a meaningful commitment to empowering donors and maximizing collective efforts against ALS. We deeply appreciate their collaboration in multiplying the good we can achieve together.

What are the dates for the matching gift program?

Donations must be made from now through December 31, 2024, to qualify for matching.

Can I make a recurring gift and have it matched?

Yes, you can set up a recurring gift. However, only the initial installment of your recurring gift made during the matching period will qualify for the match.

Is there a maximum amount that can be matched?

Yes, the matching funds are available up to a total of $100,000.

What if I work for a company that offers corporate matching gifts?

That’s great! Corporate matching gifts are a way to amplify your contribution even further. Initially, your contribution will be matched by our campaign sponsor, and then your employer may match your gift again. That triples the impact of your gift! Please check with your employer to see if they have a matching gift program, and how to submit your gift for a match.

Can I participate in the match if I have already donated this year?

Yes! Contributions made during the matching gift period qualify, even if you have already donated this year. This is a great time to maximize the effect of your additional support.

I still have questions, who can I contact? 

Feel free to get in touch with Christine Aranyos Prouty at christine.ap@targetals.org. We’re happy to help with any questions you may have. You can also check out our More Ways to Give Page for additional FAQs. 

Your donation today could be the catalyst for tomorrow’s breakthroughs in ALS research.

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Target ALS is a 501(c)3 public charity.
For more information, visit www.IRS.gov.

To make a gift by mail, send a check or money order to Target ALS Fdn., Inc. at Target ALS, Inc. 244 Madison Avenue #1025 New York, NY 10016.

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