NEW YORK, Dec. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — ALS United Greater New York increased its financial investment in ALS research throughout 2025, accelerating new approaches in ALS treatment, prevention, and understanding. These efforts include an initiative to pool dollars with 11 other ALS United member organizations to fund a robust portfolio of research innovation grants. The commitment and radical collaboration underscores ALS United’s collective work to drive global research while strengthening expert care and bold advocacy.
ALS United Greater New York
“Research fuels hope, and families facing ALS deserve nothing less than bold, coordinated action,” said Kristen Cocoman, President and CEO of ALS United Greater New York. “That’s why we choose to work collaboratively, pooling our resources, our expertise, and our determination, to drive the most promising science forward. When we invest together, we reduce barriers, speed up progress, and ensure that every dollar goes further for the people who urgently need breakthroughs. This united approach strengthens the entire field and keeps momentum moving at a time when it matters most.”
ALS United Greater New York expanded its research funding at a time when federal cuts threaten momentum in the field. By investing in high-impact scientific discovery, the organization continues to ensure progress does not stall for the ALS community.
Focused on maximizing impact through a centralized research program facilitated by the ALS Network, the partnership reduces infrastructure costs, eliminates duplication, and increases direct funding to fuel innovative, promising science. To learn more about ALS United Greater New York’s efforts visit als-ny.org. To learn more about the ALS Network’s leadership in facilitating collaborative research efforts visit alsnetwork.org/research.
About ALS United
ALS United is a collaborative network of independent nonprofit organizations across the United States, dedicated to supporting individuals living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and their families. With several members among the original founders of the national ALS movement over forty years ago, ALS United combines deep roots with innovative approaches to serve approximately half of the U.S. ALS population. Together, ALS United member organizations provide comprehensive local support services, fund critical research initiatives, and advocate for policies that benefit the ALS community, guided by their shared vision, “Together, we end ALS.” For more information about ALS United visit alsunited.org or email info@alsunited.org.