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NewsUNITERAREApr 3

Fund Update: PAN Foundation — Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis Fund Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis fund is currently closed

The PAN Foundation's financial assistance fund for ALS (a disease that affects nerve cells controlling muscles) is currently closed and not accepting new applications. This fund previously provided up to $12,000 per year to help patients pay for treatment costs. The fund status changed on April 2, 2026.

WHY IT MATTERSIf you have ALS and were counting on this $12,000 annual assistance from PAN Foundation, you'll need to explore other financial resources immediately, as this fund is no longer available.
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