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Somerset County proclaims May 2026 as National ALS Awareness Month; advocate thanks commissioners
Summary
The Somerset County Board of County Commissioners proclaimed May 2026 as National ALS Awareness Month and heard brief remarks from a long-time ALS advocate who said she has campaigned for 20 years and estimated about 900 people in New Jersey have ALS.
The Somerset County Board of County Commissioners read and approved a proclamation recognizing May 2026 as National ALS Awareness Month in Somerset County.
A commissioner recited the proclamation text, describing amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) as a progressive neurodegenerative disease and noting the ALS Association’s stated global funding commitments. The proclamation urged residents to increase awareness and support efforts to move research toward a cure.
A resident who identified herself as an ALS advocate thanked the board for the recognition and said she has been advocating for ALS research for 20 years, has met with federal officials and that "there's about 900 people in New Jersey that have ALS." She said she will continue to write letters and attend events to press for research and support.
Commissioners adopted the proclamation during the meeting; no formal board action beyond the proclamation was taken in open session on the subject.
