Corinthians joins amyotrophic lateral sclerosis awareness drive | OneFootball

Corinthians announced an awareness campaign about Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), a degenerative neurological disease that gradually affects body movement and still has no cure. The initiative is being carried out in partnership with the Instituto Mais Por Ela and aims to increase public awareness of the condition and its impact on the lives of patients and their families.

The campaign was publicized during the break in the football calendar due to the World Cup. Taking advantage of the period without official matches, the club used social media to encourage reflection on the reality faced by people diagnosed with the disease.

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In the post, Corinthians highlighted that the temporary interruption of sporting activities can serve as a starting point for discussing a topic that still receives little visibility. The content shared by the club reinforces the importance of information, awareness, and support for families who live with ALS on a daily basis.

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis is a progressive disease that affects the neurons responsible for voluntary movements. As the disease advances, patients may experience difficulties walking, speaking, swallowing, and carrying out everyday activities, requiring medical follow-up and continuous support.

A partner in the campaign, the Instituto Mais Por Ela works to spread information about the disease, strengthen organizations linked to the cause, and encourage initiatives focused on research and patient care. In addition to Brazil, the movement also develops actions in other countries of the Global South.

The initiative is part of Corinthians’ history of participating in social and awareness campaigns. Through the action, the club seeks to use the reach of its fan base to broaden the debate on Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and encourage solidarity with people affected by the disease.

Also in the post shared on social media, Corinthians emphasized the importance of giving visibility to the issue and reinforced its partnership with the Instituto Mais Por Ela to expand the discussion about ALS during the suspension of competitions.

With activities set to resume in July, the campaign intends to keep the issue in the spotlight and help more people understand the challenges faced by patients and families living with the disease.

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