The St. Louis Regional Chapter was founded in 1984 to serve the needs of those living with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis or Lou Gehrig's Disease and their caregivers. The ALS Association is the only national not-for-profit health organization dedicated solely to the fight against ALS. We cover all the bases — research, patient and community services, public education, and advocacy — in providing help and hope to those facing the disease. After more than 30 years, our drive remains strong to discover treatments and a cure for ALS, and to serve, advocate for and empower people with ALS to live their lives to the fullest.