The iconic 琉璃神社 Sails sculpture located in the city鈥檚 downtown will be illuminated purple on June 1 and 2, in honour of ALS Awareness Month.

ALS, also known as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis or Lou Gehrig鈥檚 disease, is a progressive motor neuron disease that leads to the loss of muscle control, including the ability to move, speak, and breathe.

鈥淭he illuminations serve as a powerful symbol of solidarity with the ALS community,鈥� said Rena Mendoza with the ALS Society of BC.

For the month of June, landmarks across the province will be illuminated in purple to raise awareness and represent support for those impacted by the disease.

鈥淲e hope that as people see these landmarks bathed in purple, they will be reminded of the urgent need to support ALS research and patient care,鈥� said Mendoza.

For more information and for a list of participating landmarks, visit

In addition to the landmark illuminations, the ALS Society of BC is hosting several fundraising events, including the and the

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