ALS New Mexico Continues Clinical Impact with Gift to UNM Hospital

ALBUQUERQUE, NM – March 25, 2026

ALS New Mexico, a local nonprofit organization that helps those living with ALS, presented a $25,000 check to the University of New Mexico Hospital to help with the ALS clinic. This funding will continue to provide quality care and resources to those visiting the UNMH ALS Clinic. The presentation will feature UNMH & UNM Foundation Staff along with members of the ALS New Mexico Board and Staff.

The ALS Clinic has helped those living with ALS in New Mexico for the past 20 years.
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a progressive
neurodegenerative disorder that primarily affects the motor neurons in the brain and spinal cord. This
condition was first described by the French neurologist Jean-Martin Charcot in the 19th century and has
since become a widely recognized and studied disease.

ALS is characterized by the progressive degeneration and death of motor neurons. These specialized
nerve cells are responsible for transmitting signals from the brain and spinal cord to the muscles
throughout the body. As ALS advances, motor neurons lose their ability to function and eventually die.
As a result, individuals with ALS experience muscle weakness, atrophy (shrinking), and a loss of motor
control