OUR STORY

The Beginning of a Mission

When Peter Broome was diagnosed with ALS in the summer of 2024, he did what he’s always done — he built connections.

Through a lifetime in golf and leadership, Peter learned that progress happens when people work together toward a shared purpose. As Peter and his family searched for answers, they met extraordinary people — scientists, doctors, and patients — all fighting the same battle from different sides of the bridge.

He saw researchers with innovative ideas who needed funding and patients who needed access to those innovations. The ALS Bridge Foundation was born to connect them — to fund research, expand access to trials, and build a global network that transforms urgency into progress.

PETER'S STORY

The Story Behind the Name

The origin of the name Bridge Foundation has a deep meaning with multiple connections to our lives, while equally being an essential ingredient to our planned future support of the ALS community. As a native Canadian who emigrated to the United States, there is symbolism associated with the many bridges that connect the two countries. There is a beautiful bridge in the 1000 Islands region that connects Ontario and New York State. This is a place that connects the past, present and future of our family and has significant meaning.

I proudly spent 30+ years associated with the Acushnet Company (Titleist and FootJoy), where being considered a bridgebuilder was a compliment bestowed on associates who have helped build the bridge for the next generation to follow. There is a poem titled The Bridge Builder by Will Allen Dromgoole , which captures the ethos of the company culture, which parallels the mission of this foundation. A bridge to span the chasm between the research and medical community and families facing ALS is the mission.

the power of COMMUNITY

Peter’s journey immediately revealed the strength of community:

Golf has always been part of Peter’s life — and part of the broader ALS story. Recent research suggests male golfers may face a higher risk of developing ALS, making this mission especially meaningful to the golf community that has supported Peter throughout his life.

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The global ALS community welcomed Peter and his family with warmth, expertise, and hope, offering guidance and support when it was needed most. Together, these communities became the foundation of The ALS Bridge Foundation’s collaborative spirit.

A Vision Rooted in Action

The ALS Bridge Foundation was founded by Peter Broome, his family, and close friends — leaders in golf, business, and philanthropy — who share a unified goal: to accelerate ALS research and ensure that people diagnosed today can access tomorrow’s treatments.

With the support of advisors, scientists, and the global ALS community, the Foundation funds targeted initiatives such as  Healey ALS MyMatch Program, Access ALS, and other programs designed to provide patients with earlier, fairer, and faster access to promising therapies.

Dr. Angela Genge (Access ALS, Canada)

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Dr. Merit Cudkowicz ( Healey ALS MyMatch Program, USA)

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Approximately 5,000 people are diagnosed with ALS in the United States each year.

Approximately 5,000 people are diagnosed with ALS in the United States each year.

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