Senate Resolution No. [number] designates May 2025 as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Month, highlighting the significance of raising awareness about this progressive and fatal neurodegenerative disease, commonly known as Lou Gehrig's disease. The resolution emphasizes the severe impact of ALS on individuals, as it impairs basic movements such as walking and speaking, and notes that approximately 30,000 people in the U.S. are currently living with the disease, with 5,000 new cases diagnosed each year. The resolution also underscores the urgency of finding causes and cures for ALS, as well as the importance of providing support and services to affected families.

The resolution calls for increased public awareness to facilitate research and funding efforts aimed at combating ALS. It acknowledges that aggressive treatment can help extend the lives of those diagnosed with the disease and stresses that ALS affects individuals regardless of their background. By designating May as ALS Month, the Senate aims to promote understanding and support for those impacted by ALS in Michigan and beyond.