The Cornflower is the international symbol of ALS. It represents positive hope for the future.

The Cornflower is an annual or biennial plant. It originated in Mediterranean Europe and now flourishes across Canada.

The Cornflower symbolizes courage. Despite its fragile appearance, it can withstand both frost and drought. Its peaceful, strong blue colour never fades, no matter what it faces. People with ALS show tremendous courage and strength of character to cope with the devastating changes that occur to their bodies.

So as you pin on your cornflower, remember not just those affected by ALS, but also all those who give of their selves, each in their own unique way, to help us make everyday the best possible day for people with ALS

Together, we do make a difference.

General Information

Do you have questions about ALS symptoms, research, assistive resources and medical support? Try our online ALS discussion forums.

ALSforums also has a list of ALS/MND news articles that have been published from reliable nonprofit and neurology websites globally.

The site operated by the Department of Neurology, Baylor College of Medicine provides an overview of symptoms, medical tests and general information. Complete with diagrams and photographs, this Web site is an educational resource from the USA.

Find out 10 facts about ALS 

ALS News & Information

For the most recent and breaking news about ALS, check out the International Alliance of ALS/MND Associations. Stories are updated daily, based on availability. 

Focus on ALS provides links to stories about ALS from small communities to large cities. Also on this page, find out about one woman who has been living with ALS for the past eight years.

The John Packard Center for ALS Research at Johns Hopkins site is focused on medical stories surrounding ALS. Focusing largely on genetics, Johns Hopkins University & Johns Hopkins Health System are based in Baltimore Maryland.