Each year on June 21, the International Alliance of ALS/MND Associations recognizes Global Day – a day to raise awareness of ALS/MND, a disease that affects people in every country around the world. ALS/MND does not discriminate by race, ethnicity, income, or geography. For every person diagnosed, the impact is deeply felt by families, friends, and entire communities.
On Global Day, the ALS/MND community comes together through awareness activities that symbolize hope for a future with better treatments, a cure, and ultimately, an end to ALS/MND. Alliance members around the world use the hashtag #ALSMNDWithoutBorders to share their stories and show their support.
ALS/MND Calendar
In 2025, our global community came together for our first-ever ALS/MND Calendar, inspired by advocate Mandi Bailey. Member associations submitted original artwork and photography from their communities that reflect our shared commitment to ending ALS/MND — and over 2,300 people around the world voted for the images that best captured our strength, resilience, and unity. The top-voted image was “Stronger Together” by ACELA, receiving nearly 600 votes! Also featured in the top 10 are powerful contributions from the ALS Association, the ALS Hope Foundation, the Irish MND Association, MND Scotland, and Honorary Member Rodney Harris.
These and all other submissions were showcased in the 2026 ALS/MND Calendar, available in three formats: wall Calendar, desktop calendar and agenda. All proceeds we raised support the meaningful participation of people with lived experience at ALS/MND events.
We will be creating a new 2027 ALS/MND calendar to recognize 2026 Global Day, with the theme of caregivers. Watch for more information!