Neurological Disorders Funds

• Carolinas ALS Research Fund
  Supports clinical and scientific research activities directed toward enhanced diagnosis and treatment of ALS. All research is conducted under the direction of the Medical Director of CMC's Carolinas Neuromuscular / ALS-MDA Center.
• Carolinas ALS Endowment
  Initiated in the mid 1990's in an effort to create an ALS Center in Charlotte in association with CMC, this perpetual endowment provides substantial annual operating support for treatment, patient support, education, and research programs conducted by the Carolinas Neuromuscular / ALS-MDA Center at Carolinas Medical Center.
• Carolinas Brain Tumor Fund
  Initiated in 2003, this fund seeks to advance brain tumor research and innovative treatment programs conducted by physicians associated with the Neuroscience Institute at Carolinas Medical Center.
• Carolinas Muscular Dystrophy Research Endowment
  Initiated in 2003, this fund is dedicated to research for select types of muscular dystrophy, particularly Limb/Girdle, which is currently being conducted at CMC's Cannon Research Center.
• Carolinas Parkinson Disease and Movement Disorders Endowment
  This endowment was initiated in 2007 to sustain and enhance the comprehensive treatment, education, and research programs at CMC’s New Center for Parkinson Disease and Movement Disorders. The Foundation and volunteer fundraising leadership are seeking to build a $5 million endowment in order to support dedicated physical and speech therapy positions, patient counseling and support efforts, translation research programs, and alliance with complementary and alternative medicine providers. A $1 million challenge gift from John Crosland, Jr., will be “triggered” once the first $4 million is raised.
• Carolinas MS Fund
  This fund seeks to involve local families who have been touched by multiple sclerosis (MS) in fundraising to support a broad array of clinical research and innovative treatment initiatives conducted by the MS Center at Carolinas Medical Center.
• The Mike Rucker ALS Care Fund
  This fund was named in honor of former Carolina Panthers player Mike Rucker, who has been a long-time fundraising champion and advocate for the Carolinas Neuromuscular/ALS-MDA Center. This Fund supports respite care-giving for ALS patients and their families served by The Carolinas Neuromuscular/ALS-MDA Center at Carolinas Medical Center. ALS patients face numerous challenges in their daily routines, relying heavily on constant personal assistance and care from family and close friends. Thanks to the establishment of the Mike Rucker ALS Care Fund, ALS patients and families treated by the ALS Center can receive meaningful financial support for this invaluable service, helping them cope with all the challenges they must face on a daily basis
• The PinStripes Fund
  This fund supports initiatives of the Carolinas Neuromuscular / ALS-MDA Center that directly affect the comprehensive care of its patients and further advance research and treatment programs. Proceeds from PinStripes events and other designated gifts contribute to the growth of this fund.