Events
Consider participating in one of our signature programs! The ALS Therapy Development Institute (ALS TDI) hosts various signature events each year including fundraisers, educational seminars, and community groups.
Our signature events take place across the country and are open to all members of the ALS community. If you have questions, or would like to suggest an event in your area, please email events@als.net.

Signature Programs

Driving for Life
2024 Across the U.S.
Driving for Life

Driving for Life is one of the longest running fundraising campaigns to support ALS research through the game of golf. Thanks to the support of the golf community, Driving for Life has raised more than $7 million for the ALS Therapy Development Institute (ALS TDI), but we need your help to end ALS.

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ALS Walk for Research
2024 Boston, MA
ALS Walk for Research

Join us on Sunday, September 8, 2024, for the Walk for Research! Enjoy a four-mile stroll or roll through Newton, MA. The walk proceeds benefit the ALS Therapy Development Institute (ALS TDI) and their mission to End ALS.

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Leadership Weekend
2024 Boston, MA
Leadership Weekend

Each year, the ALS Therapy Development Institute (ALS TDI) hosts Leadership Weekend in an effort to unite with, engage, and thank the global ALS community that makes our research possible. The Leadership Weekend consists of a series of community events including an Open House event at ALS TDI’s lab, the ALS TDI Research Summit full-day conference, and the White Coat Affair gala. Through these events, community members are invited to get to know the ALS TDI team, see the research lab, learn about current ALS research at ALS TDI, and honor all those who have been impacted by this disease.

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Ales for ALS
2024 Across the U.S.
Ales for ALS

Beer enthusiasts from around the world are coming together to end ALS through Ales for ALS™ - a fundraising program where breweries create delicious beers and donate proceeds to ALS research. Find an Ales for ALS event near you!

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Tri-State Trek
2024 Durham, NH
Tri-State Trek

Since its beginning in 2003, the Trek has raised over $10 million for ALS research at the ALS Therapy Development Institute (ALS TDI), and participation has grown to over 450 riders, crew members, and volunteers each year. Join us at this year's Tri-State Trek, on our beautiful new route through Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine.

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United NYC Half
2024 New York, NY
United NYC Half

The ALS Therapy Development Institute is proud to announce our Official Charity Partnership with the United Airlines NYC Half 2024. Team ALS TDI features runners from all over the globe with one universal mission, finding a cure for ALS. On Sunday, March 17, 2024, our runners will complete the 13.1-mile run through the streets of NYC to raise awareness for ALS TDI.

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Rake for ALS
2024 Across the U.S.
Rake for ALS

Kids and teams from across the country will come together to Rake For ALS! Throughout the fall, communities will rake leaves for donations in support of ALS Research.

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Corntoss Challenge
2024 Across the U.S.
Corntoss Challenge

The Corntoss Challenge raises funds for ALS research each summer in multiple cities across the U.S. Featuring the tailgate game Cornhole, the event is designed as a tournament where teams compete during a day of fun that leads to the

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Town Hall
2024 Boston, MA
Town Hall

The ALS Town Hall is a virtual discussion led by experts in the fields of research, patient advocacy, care, awareness building, and fundraising. Hosted by the ALS Therapy Development Institute (ALS TDI), each event begins with brief presentations from guest speakers and then invites the community to ask questions and engage in live discussion.

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ALS Unfiltered
2024 Across the U.S.
ALS Unfiltered

ALS Unfiltered is a series of expert-led presentations and candid conversations on ALS, current drug research, clinical trials, ALS resources and more. Hosted by experts from ALS TDI, ALS Unfiltered sessions are free and take place across the country.

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ALS TDI?
We Are Innovative
With ALS preclinical, clinical, and translational research all happening under our one roof, we rapidly pursue the best ideas for slowing, stopping, and ending ALS.
We Are Efficient
87 cents of every dollar you raise goes directly to ALS research. We screen more potential treatments than any other ALS research lab.
We Are Relentless
We are dedicated to discovering and developing effective treatments to end ALS. We won't give up until there is a treatment for every person with ALS.