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Presentation of Proclamation Proclaiming the Month of May 2025 as ALS Awareness Month in Lodi (CLK)
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MEETING DATE:
May 21, 2025
PREPARED BY:
Olivia Nashed, City Clerk
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Mayor Bregman will present a proclamation proclaiming the month of May as ALS Awareness Month.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. It leads to the gradual loss of muscle control, resulting in difficulty speaking, swallowing, and eventually breathing. ALS affects approximately 4.5 per 100,000 people worldwide and those affected rely on family and caregivers.
The presentation of the proclamation is aimed to raise awareness of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and acknowledge its impact worldwide.
STRATEGIC VISION:
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FISCAL IMPACT:
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FUNDING AVAILABLE:
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Olivia Nashed
City Clerk