Proclamation - ALS Awareness Month - June 2024

Proclamation - ALS Awareness Month

Whereas ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) is a rapidly fatal motor neuron disease for which there is no known cause of or cure for;

Whereas over 2,500 Canadians at any given time are living with ALS;

Whereas ALS is also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease. It can strike anyone, regardless of age, gender or circumstances;

Whereas recent advances in ALS research have produced promising leads and we must continue this crucial work, and

Whereas the ALS Society of Canada is dedicated to providing direct support to ALS patients, along with their families and caregivers, to ensure the best quality of life possible while living with ALS;

Now Therefore I, Deputy Mayor Shane Hall, on behalf of Council, do hereby proclaim June 2024 as ALS Awareness Month in the Town of Shelburne.