"A spark that lights
the way toward a solution" |
-André Delambre |
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| Symposium - 2007 |
Approximately 100 research scientists at the Montreal Neurological Institute for the third Symposium on ALS presented by the Fondation André-Delambre (October 4–5, 2007)
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease or Charcot’s disease, is a devastating, incurable disease characterized by a progressive loss of motor neurons, which gradually leads to paralysis and, in most cases, death from respiratory failure within a few years of diagnosis. On October 4 and 5, 2007, the Montreal Neurological Institute hosted the Fondation André-Delambre’s third annual Symposium on ALS.
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| Symposium - 2006 |
Québec,
September 8-9, 2006 – The Fondation André-Delambre’s 2nd Symposium
was a success, not only because of the number of participants
but especially because of the high scientific level of the
discussions, the enthusiasm of the participants and the quantity
of previously unpublished results presented by the speakers.
What makes this annual Symposium stand out is the friendly
atmosphere, which is conducive to dialogue among participants.
Moreover, an important positive effect of the Symposium was
the establishment of several new cooperative ventures among
participating researchers. We hope that these cooperative projects
will allow research to move forward more quickly and get closer
to the objective of finding a therapeutic approach that can
stop this terrible illness.
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| Symposium - 2005 |
Montreal,
August 31, 2005 – The disease has all the
makings of an international assassin; it is known by many names,
it strikes when you least expect it, and most of the people
it touches die. There is no cure for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
(ALS), known in different countries as Lou Gehrig’s,
Sue Rodriguez’s or Charcot’s disease; sadly, it
kills two to five Canadians a day. The Fondation André Delambre
(FAD) wants this killer stopped and is turning to medical researchers
for help. FAD will sponsor its first international ALS
Symposium September 9 to 10, 2005 at the Montreal Neurological
Institute and Hospital. Scientists from three continents will
convene to discuss causes of the disease and novel approaches
to its treatment including, stem cell and gene therapy.
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| Patrons' Tournament - 2005 |
Montreal,
August 1, 2005 - It was an event where everyone had
a good time around a good cause. 275,000$ was gathered
for our Foundation. That money will mainly be used for
research purposes and to help patients with SLA, otherwise known
as Lou Gehrig disease. As a reminder, that plague kills
more people in a year than all other muscular diseases combined.
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Pastoral Evening -
2004 |
Montreal,
August 13, 2004 - A magical evening at Le Club
de Golf Le Mirage.
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Montreal,
December 17, 2003 - Under the honourable chairmanship
of Dr. Monique D'Amour, Neurologist and President of the
Canadian Consortium for Amyotrophic Lateral
Sclerosis Research, and Mr. André Delambre, CA,
Executive Vice-President, Finance and Administration for
Feeling Productions Inc., the event raised $1 million, which
will be used to fund research, provide assistance to patients
and their families, and promote awareness about ALS.
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