Bill > HR0304

This resolution declares May 2025 as ALS Awareness Month in Illinois, focusing on raising public understanding about amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a fatal neurodegenerative disease also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. The resolution highlights the devastating nature of ALS, which causes motor neuron destruction leading to progressive paralysis and typically results in death within five years of diagnosis, with patients losing the ability to walk, talk, eat, and breathe while maintaining full mental capacity. Recognizing that ALS currently has no known cure and disproportionately affects military veterans, the resolution calls on Illinois residents to support ALS research, advocate for increased funding, and stand in solidarity with those affected by the disease. The document emphasizes the importance of raising awareness, supporting clinical trials, improving access to medical equipment and communication technologies, and ultimately working towards finding a cure while providing critical support for ALS patients and their families.

Health and Social Services

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=304&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HR&SessionID=114&GA=104