We are rising against ALS. Rising for families. Fighting for a cure.
Support Chattanooga and North GA families today.
Hope for tomorrow. Until ALS is gone.
Rise for ALS Chattanooga, Inc. exists because our region deserves hope, visibility, and real support for families facing Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).
We show up with immediate, hands-on help, delivering care, resources, and relief when it matters most, so no one in our community has to face ALS alone.
Rise for ALS Chattanooga, Inc. is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit and is not funded by, operated by, or affiliated with the national ALS Association. Funds raised directly through Rise for ALS Chattanooga support our local mission to provide awareness, advocacy, community connection, and practical support for families impacted by ALS in the Chattanooga and North Georgia region.
We deeply value the work of national and regional ALS organizations, including the ALS Association, and encourage families to use every trusted resource available. Our goal is not to replace those resources, but to help fill local gaps and support people with ALS right here, right now.
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What is the mission of Rise for ALS Chattanooga, Inc.?
Rise for ALS Chattanooga, Inc. is a federally recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Ringgold, Georgia.
Our mission is to raise funds and visibility for ALS research and local Chattanooga and North Georgia ALS family support; including care services, equipment assistance, and community connection.
WHO WE SERVE
ALS Families- patients, spouses, children, and loved ones navigating a devastating diagnosis.
Caregivers- the emotional and physical backbone of every ALS journey.
Veterans- who face twice the risk of developing ALS.
Local Residents- community members seeking awareness, education, and a way to take action.
Healthcare + Senior-Care Partners; clinics, therapists, equipment providers, and support teams.
Rise for ALS serves the families, caregivers, veterans, and community members who are directly impacted by ALS. No one in our region deserves to navigate this disease alone; emotionally, financially, or spiritually.
Rise for ALS Chattanooga, Inc. is an approved 501(c)(3). All donations will be tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
A Community Movement for Hope, Research & Care
A Community Movement for Hope, Research & Care
What ALS Steals - And What We’re Rising to Change
ALS is progressive, incurable, and universally fatal
Loss of movement, speech, swallowing, breathing — but not the mind
Average progression: 2–5 years
Military veterans: 2x risk
Care costs can exceed $300,000+ a year
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