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Plymouth County proclaims May 2026 as ALS Awareness Month
Summary
The Plymouth County Commissioners unanimously adopted a proclamation designating May 2026 as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Awareness Month, calling for increased research funding and support for affected families and noting the ALS Association's research contributions.
The Plymouth County Commissioners voted unanimously to proclaim May 2026 as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Awareness Month.
The proclamation highlights the progressive and fatal nature of ALS, notes that people who served in the military have a higher likelihood of developing the disease, and emphasizes the need for access to new therapies, durable medical equipment and communication technologies. The board’s proclamation notes that the ALS Association has committed more than $154 million to support research across the U.S. and internationally and calls on Americans to "join in supporting ALS research, advocating for increased funding, and standing in solidarity with those affected by this relentless disease."
The commissioners approved the proclamation as presented; the item was recorded as passed unanimously and will be filed with the meeting records.
