Our Impact in 2023
With the help of our local ALS community, we provided life-changing care and support to ALS families all across the Land of Enchantment.
113
People with ALS Served
Care Services Successes
As we look back on 2023, ALS New Mexico continued the hybrid programs and services that fit our patient community during the pandemic while also exploring opportunities to expand. Not only did our programmatic options increase, offering a rich and robust selection of educational workshops and support groups, but our team continued working around the clock through virtual platforms to keep the lines of communication open. We provided continuity of care to 113 people with ALS through ongoing virtual support, equipment training, multidisciplinary treatment options, and respite care grants.
Community Awareness
Our entire commitment revolves around furthering our mission to uncover effective treatments and, ultimately, eliminate ALS. This highlights the crucial role of supporting outstanding ALS research through funding. Our focus is on financing the most promising research initiatives and actively fostering innovative partnerships that span government, industry, academia, and other nonprofit organizations. Additionally, we dedicate resources to cultivating emerging talent, empowering young scientists to spearhead innovation.
Collaboration serves as the foundation of our research program. We collaborate with academia, industry, government, and other nonprofit organizations, taking the lead in fostering enduring partnerships among researchers across all sectors. This results in the global sharing of data, protocols, and research samples, accelerating progress in ALS research.
30
Hours of direct community impact
100
Pieces of Equipment Delivered
Equipment Loans
We collaborated with vendors to provide almost 100 units of Durable Medical and Assistive Communication Equipment.
ALS New Mexico is a strong supporter of the University of New Mexico Hospital's multidisciplinary ALS Clinic programs. Through our concerted efforts with clinic partners and dedicated Care Services staff, we strive to address the requirements of the entire ALS community.
Research Advancements
Our cooperative and worldwide strategy for financing research remains at the forefront, resulting in noteworthy findings by leading ALS scientists across the globe. Despite the ongoing pandemic, our endeavors did not diminish.
Since 2000 we have invested more than $600 thousand in ALS research. In funding both local and global research programs.
$600K
Invested in ALS Research
Where Are Your Donations Going?
.82 Cents of Every Dollar Raised Goes to Our Programs
70
People attended 12 support groups
162
Active research projects worldwide
63
Patients received care and clinical management of ALS through one of our multidisciplinary center
25
Virtual home visits
$40K
in monetary grants to cover hours of in-home health care and additional expenses such as prescription co-pays, and more
10,823
Miles traveled to provide local and in-state care