SHIFSTRONG
We fight together, so nobody fights alone
SHIFSTRONG is a Southborough-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in memory of Brian Shifrin. We host ALS awareness events, raise funds for families affected by ALS, and connect people to practical support and community.
Our Mission and Programs
Our work is centered on specific programs: community fundraisers, family support, virtual discussions, story sharing, and awareness events that keep ALS visible.
Who We Are
SHIFSTRONG ALS Foundation is a Southborough-based nonprofit started by the Shifrin family after Brian Shifrin's ALS diagnosis and passing in 2019. We turn that experience into local action for families living with ALS.
What We Do
We host fundraising and awareness events, help families connect with resources and equipment support, and create spaces where ALS caregivers and supporters can share practical help and lived experience.
Our Vision
We want every ALS family to have somewhere to turn for support, information, and community so they do not have to face the disease alone.
Get InvolvedCommunity fundraisers
We organize local events like the annual Shifstrong Home Run Derby and ALS Awareness Game with the Southborough Men's Softball League to raise funds and awareness.
Family support
We help ALS families connect with equipment assistance, resource navigation, and a community that understands the day-to-day impact of the disease.
Peer connection
Our virtual discussions and community wall let families and supporters share experiences, ask questions, and avoid feeling isolated.
Awareness partnerships
We take part in public awareness efforts like Boston Red Sox LG4 Day and other local outreach that keeps ALS in front of the community.
Our SHIFSTRONG Family
Behind every diagnosis is a story, a fight, and a community.
Community stories will appear here after they are shared and approved.
Concrete Programs We Run
These are the public-facing activities we use to raise funds, build awareness, and support people affected by ALS.
Home Run Derby
Our annual Southborough fundraiser brings together baseball and softball players, families, and volunteers in memory of Brian Shifrin.
Learn MoreALS Awareness Game
Hosted with the Southborough Men's Softball League, this event is open to adults 18+ and raises funds while building community.
Learn MoreVirtual Discussions
Ongoing conversations give ALS families a place to share experiences, ask questions, and support one another.
Learn MoreResource Navigation
We connect families to practical help like equipment assistance, support programs, and trusted ALS resources.
Learn MoreUnderstanding ALS
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis affects thousands of people every year
Featured Events
Join us at community events that raise awareness, fund support programs, and bring ALS families together.
Together We Are SHIFSTRONG
Your support helps fund critical resources, community programs, and connection for families navigating ALS.