ALS United Connecticut

06/10/2026

☕🧡 Coffee for Caregivers is Back! 🧡☕

If you’re caring for a loved one living with ALS, join ALS United Connecticut for a relaxed morning of coffee, conversation, and connection.

This is an opportunity to meet with our Care Services Team, share experiences, ask questions, and connect with others who truly understand the caregiving journey. Sometimes, a simple conversation over coffee can make all the difference.

📅 Friday, June 26
⏰ 10 AM – 12 PM
📍 Panera Bread Farmington

A special thank you to Drazen Rubin Law for sponsoring this event.

We hope you’ll join us for a supportive and welcoming morning. To learn more, contact our Care Services Team at [email protected].

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06/08/2026

What a month! 🧡

As we look back to May, it was filled with awareness, advocacy, community, and impact. From events and fundraisers to educational programs, advocacy efforts, volunteer activities, and unforgettable moments with our ALS community, kept us moving every single day.

These photos capture just a glimpse of the incredible people, partnerships, and experiences that made the month so meaningful. Thank you to everyone who helped raise awareness and support families.

We may have turned the calendar to June, but our work continues every day.

Together, we end ALS.®

06/05/2026

, in partnership with ALS Network, is proud to announce continued investment in groundbreaking through a second year of funding for , a company developing innovative approaches to restore normal RNA processing and advance potential new treatments for ALS.

This investment reflects our commitment to accelerating research, fostering collaboration, and bringing hope to people and families affected by ALS.

Read more about this promising research and what it could mean for the future of ALS treatment: https://ow.ly/oF2Z50Z80jj

06/03/2026

🧡 Mental health matters for everyone impacted by ALS.

Join Friday at noon for our next session featuring Social Worker Catherine Vlasto.

We’ll discuss the importance of mental health support, how to access resources, and the process of seeking and receiving care while living with ALS or caring for a loved one with the disease.

📧 To register, contact your Care Services Manager or email [email protected].

06/02/2026

Today, on , we honor the legacy of Lou Gehrig and stand alongside every person and family impacted by ALS. 🧡 ⚾

More than 80 years after Lou Gehrig courageously brought national attention to this disease, the fight continues. People living with ALS still face urgent challenges, and our community continues to push for better treatments, stronger research, improved access to care, and policies that meet the needs of families today.

Together, we remember. Together, we advocate. Together, we end ALS.®

06/02/2026

Our June 2026 Support Group schedule is here! 🧡

Whether you’re living with ALS or supporting a loved one, you don’t have to navigate it alone. Join a community that understands, listens, and stands beside you every step of the way.

📧 Get connected or learn more: [email protected]

05/31/2026

Thank you, Hartford Yard Goats for helping us honor our ALS community on at Dunkin' Park!

05/30/2026

Throughout , ALS United CT, along with all the ALS United organizations across the country, came together to raise awareness, advocate for change, support families, and drive progress in the fight against ALS.

From community events and advocacy initiatives to educational programs, groundbreaking research investments, and inspiring stories of resilience, this video showcases just a glimpse of the impact ALS United is making every day for people and families affected by ALS.

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05/29/2026

A heartfelt thank you to Erica & Vinny Nuzzo for hosting the 1st Annual Home Run Derby in honor of Vinny’s Aunt Kay, who bravely battled ALS. 🧡

Vinny, a junior at Derby High School, turned his family’s personal connection to ALS into an incredible event that brought the community together for a meaningful cause. Thanks to their hard work and the generosity of everyone who participated and donated, the event raised an amazing $4,375!

All proceeds went to and will support people and families living with ALS through critical care services, support programs, advocacy, and research.

Thank you for making such a powerful impact!