ALS in the Heartland, Inc.

ALS in the Heartland provides immediate help to people with ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease), their families, and caregivers in Nebraska, Iowa and South Dakota. All services are at no cost to the families and include respite grants, children funds, education, guidance, support, scholarships, and equipment loans. We are able to help people living with ALS - Right Here. Right Now. All because of the generous donations we receive. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), commonly referred to as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a rapidly progressive, invariably fatal neurological disease that attacks the nerve cells (neurons) responsible for controlling voluntary muscles. As of today, the cause of ALS is unknown. There are no known preventative measures, and there is no recognized cure.