*A new national campaign from I AM ALS is bringing renewed attention to the fight against ALS while honoring the advocacy work of late actor Eric Dane.
Launched during ALS Awareness Month, the initiative combines a star-studded public service announcement with a newly released documentary short centered on Dane’s efforts to advance research, treatment access, and federal support for those living with the disease, per the news release.
The campaign reunites a wide range of actors, television creators, advocates, and public figures in a collective call for awareness and action. Participants include Sterling K. Brown, Sharon Stone, Nina Dobrev, Alyssa Milano, John Stamos, Tamron Hall, and Zachary Quinto, alongside cast members and creatives connected to Grey’s Anatomy. Watch the clip below.
At the center of the effort is “Ring Every Bell: Eric Dane’s Final Act with I AM ALS,” a documentary short now available on YouTube. The film follows Dane’s final advocacy work with the organization, including his involvement in the Push for Progress initiative, which seeks to accelerate research, expand treatment access, and secure an additional $1 billion in federal funding for ALS over three years.
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In the film, Dane reflects on his connection to the organization, saying, “When I went public, I was immediately connected with Brian [Wallach] and Sandra [Abrevaya] and they were very generous with their time in jumping on the phone with me and telling me what their organization stands for and what they’ve done. And I was immediately comforted in knowing that this place was going to be a needle-mover.”
The campaign also supports the reauthorization of ACT for ALS, legislation that I AM ALS says has transformed research efforts and treatment development since its bipartisan passage five years ago. With the law facing expiration in the coming months, the organization is urging the public to become involved through advocacy, volunteering, and community action as it continues pushing for a cure.
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