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children living in families with ALS/mnd

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Your donation allows children to access language and cultural appropriate supports, films, and books about ALS/MND. 

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Our mission

Educate through the creation and translation of educational materials for children and youth

Educate through the creation and translation of educational materials for children and youth

Educate through the creation and translation of educational materials for children and youth

Having a film or book in your own language opens the door for understanding - across illnesses.The foundation works with organizations to develop films and materials with no language and translates written books accessible across cultures

Advocate by Engaging with national and international collaborators

Educate through the creation and translation of educational materials for children and youth

Educate through the creation and translation of educational materials for children and youth

Working with other non-profits to create and build out youth focused programming - creating a connected world across organizations, translating materials and connecting youth to resources in their area/country. 

Support through Donations of assistive care devices to families across the globe

Educate through the creation and translation of educational materials for children and youth

Support through Donations of assistive care devices to families across the globe

Caregiving is complicated and stressful, made more so by not having the right tools. We work with organizations to provide families with new or gently used devices and tools. 

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Your support and contributions will enable us to meet our goals and improve conditions. Your generous donation will fund our mission.

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Why the Luka and the Lights movie?

In order to raise awareness for ALS, we are working with Big Grin studios to create an animated short film, freely available on various media channels to reach a  broader, international audience. The main character is a robot, Luka. Luka is diagnosed with ALS and the film shows his journey through  and after diagnosis, including the impact on others. It’s a silent film,  with beautiful universal music, making it accessible for an  international audience.
The film will be made possible by different worldwide fundraiser  initiatives to allow professional animation studio Big Grin Productions  to visualise Luka’s journey.

What is ALS?

In ALS, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis,
nerve cells break down, which reduces functionality  in the muscles they supply. Medication and therapy can slow ALS and  reduce discomfort, but there’s no cure.
The average incidence rate of ALS worldwide is about one in  50,000 people per year that equates to about 5,760 to 6,400  new diagnoses per year. Counting relatives, Luka could help millions of  children worldwide.

At this moment ALS is 100% incurable. We are fighting for an ALS-free generation.

It would be nice if someone asked about me, cuz I will have an answer


16 year old young caregiver

YCare young caregiver program

Engaging young caregivers - The ALS Association is a long time supporter of the YCare program: skills, education and support for young caregivers.

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    Luka Youth Foundation is a 501c3 Milwaukee nonprofit organization,

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