Meridian Council proclaims May 2025 as ALS Awareness Month

The Meridian City Council made a significant move during its meeting on May 20, 2025, by proclaiming May as ALS Awareness Month. This proclamation aims to raise awareness about Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), commonly known as Lou Gehrig's disease, which affects thousands of individuals each year.

Councilman Overton, who played a key role in introducing the proclamation, highlighted the urgency of the issue, noting that someone is diagnosed with ALS every 90 minutes. The proclamation emphasizes the need for increased public awareness and support for research aimed at finding a cure for this devastating disease.

During the meeting, the council acknowledged the critical role of the ALS Association, which is the largest philanthropic funder of ALS research globally. The association is dedicated to accelerating the pace of discovery in hopes of making ALS a livable disease. The council's decision to declare May as ALS Awareness Month is seen as a vital step in advocating for increased funding and support for those affected by ALS.

The proclamation was met with gratitude from community members and representatives from the ALS Association, who expressed appreciation for the council's commitment to raising awareness and fostering action against this relentless disease. As the month unfolds, the city encourages its citizens to join in supporting ALS research and standing in solidarity with those impacted by the illness.