The ALS Association, Greater Philadelphia Chapter

May is ALS Awareness Month
During the ALS Awareness Month, the ALS Association is spotlighting people with ALS and their families across America who are making a difference. Read these stories of courage and inspiration, and learn how you can get involved in May and throughout the year.

 

 




 
 
 
 
 

 
 


Fundraising Focus: Abrams In Home Care Program

Our Abrams In Home Care Program allows people with ALS to remain in their own homes, by assisting with the cost of home health aides. Click here to learn more and help support this invaluable program. 


Curt's Pitch for ALS

Curt Schilling has announced his plans for supporting the fight against ALS with the 2008 Curt's Pitch for ALS Program. For more information, click here.




Leonard and Susan Lodish's 13th Annual Tandem Bike Ride

Once again, Leonard and Susan Lodish are raising funds for ALS, this time by traveling through Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania on their tandem bicycle in honor of Len's cousin, Dr. Jules Lodish, who has been living with ALS since 1994. This year, you can become an honorary member of "Team Lodish" by creating your own request for donations and sending it to friends and family from your address book. Click here to learn more and make a donation to help Len and Susan reach their $100,000 goal.


 

Angela Lansbury Stars in New 'Cure ALS' PSA Campaign

Distinguished actress Angela Lansbury, famous for her work on Broadway, films and television, including the extraordinary long running hit series, “Murder She Wrote,” stars in a series of radio and television public service announcements for The ALS Association to launch the new “Cure ALS” campaign. Click here to learn more.

News

Quit is not in the vocabulary of this Army vet with ALS.

People with ALS have their 'Field of Dreams'
New film about ALS premiers
ALS Awareness Month Stamp on Sale
Links

ALS Across America Remembered in Video

Be Part of ALS Across America: Start your own Community of HopeSM Tribute Fund Today
The ALS Association Introduces ‘ALS Across America’ Campaign
Walks to Defeat ALS

Join an upcoming Walk to Defeat ALS and make a difference in the fight against Lou Gehrig's Disease.

 

Click here for more information and registration

Giving

Your gifts will help our Chapter support research to find a cure for ALS and provide much-needed services to patients and their families.

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Hope Funds

Become a Champion for a Cure

 

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The Phillies

We are proud to be the principal charity of the Philadelphia Phillies.

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We're just a phone call or mouse click away. Call us at (215) 643-5434, toll free at 1-877-GEHRIG-1 or email us.