The Muscular Dystrophy Association offers free support groups in the South Bend/Elkhart area for individuals and their families affected by any of 40 neuromuscular diseases, including muscular dystrophy, myasthenia gravis, spinal muscular atrophy and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (Lou Gehrig's disease).
The Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Support Group meets at 7:15 p.m. on the first Monday of the month at St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, 53720 N. Ironwood Road.
For more information, call MDA Program Services Coordinator Rita Totzke in Mishawaka at (574) 259-9912.
