The ALS Care Project began as an endeavor by Pamela A.
Cazzolli, RN to improve the care of people with ALS since
1984. Recognizing the high prevalence of ALS families who
face unnecessary suffering, Cazzolli launched the project,
with the help of Joan C.
Warren, MSW (social worker), in order to pursue the
research and education mission.
In 1990, Cazzolli began as a pioneer investigator of ALS
patients using nasal (noninvasive) breathing support to help
them to live and breathe easier. Over the years, she
consulted with thousands of ALS individuals, their families
and healthcare providers, and authored many articles on
living with ALS. “Called to