Knockout ALD

Knockout ALD is a non-profit dedicated to raising awareness of and funds for adrenoleukodystrophy research.

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Knockout ALD is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Your generous gift is tax-deductible and will help us fund research projects at the University of Minnesota (a world leader in ALD treatment and research) that are working to improve treatments options that lead to better outcomes for ALD boys. Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD) is a rare, progressive X-linked genetic disease that most severely affects boys. Without early diagnosis and treatment, boys with cerebral ALD eventually lose all neurological functions. Please click the "About Us" tab above to learn about our cause, our Run for ALD, our partners, and other ways to help.

You can make a donation through the PayPal button (fees are taken out from your donation), or mail a check directly to Knockout ALD, 1551 Timberlake Manor Parkway, Chesterfield, MO 63017.

**Donations also can be made on Venmo @KnockoutALD.

Together, we can make a difference and help Cure the Boys!

7th Annual Run for ALD, Cure the Boys, Nov. 18th, 2023

Knockout ALD is excited to announce that our 7th Annual Run for ALD, Cure the Boys will be held on Nov. 18th, 2023! Registration is NOW OPEN: https://raceroster.com/events/2023/76962/run-for-ald-cure-the-boys!

Please join us in person in Creve Coeur, MO or virtually from wherever you are. Registration guarantees one of our popular t-shirts and teams are a large part of our fundraising. You can also simply make a donation. All funds raised will go to support ALD research at the University of Minnesota Leukodystrophy Center. We are in need of sponsorships as well (forms below or email us at runforald@yahoo.com).

Thanks to a very successful 2022 Run for ALD as well as other fundraisers and generous donors, Knockout ALD's total lifetime giving to the University of Minnesota's Leukodystrophy Center for ALD Research is nearing

$200,000! Knockout ALD is honored on the donor wall in the lobby at the U of M.

We can't wait to see how much more we can raise to help initiate and push more ALD research forward!

Run for ALD 2023 registration form (docx)

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2023 Run for ALD Sponsorship Form (docx)

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Event Supporters! (Levels: $250+,$500+,$1000+,$1500+,$2000+)

7th Annual Run for ALD Sponsors: See your logo here!

ALD Makes me blue

ALD MAKE US BLUE, how about you?

Knockout ALD is honored to be a part of this new collaborative fundraising coalition. Join the ALD Makes Me Blue Challenge and challenge your family and friends as well!

Knockout ALD in the NEWS!

Check out our interview on KMOV St. Louis for Rare Disease Day!

https://www.kmov.com/video/2023/02/27/rare-neurological-disorder-added-missouri-newborn-screening/

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Why we want to Knock Out ALD

Check out this great video of so many reasons why we are devoted to this cause dear to our hearts. Thanks to our friends in Minnesota and their nonprofit X out ALD, whom we partner with to raise funds for University of Minnesota ALD Research.