14th Annual Lodish Bike Ride for ALS Support Len and Susan Lodish on their 14th Annual Tandem Bike Ride for ALS. This year, the Lodishes will ride 1000 km through Singapore and Malaysia. Click here to learn more or donate now.
Chapter Announces $5 Million CampaignThe Greater Philadelphia Chapter has launched a $5 million Major Gifts Campaign to meet the increased needs of patient families and fund promising ALS research. At left, Chapter President Ellyn Phillips thanks Campaign Chairman, Arthur L. Powell, at the Campaign Kickoff. Click here to learn more about the Help for Today, Hope for Tomorrow campaign.
Online Survey for Former Caregivers or Family Members of PALS In an effort to educate other professionals about the communication needs of people with ALS and their families, The ALS Association is conducting a survey about the communication strategies and difficulties experienced by caregivers and family members while caring for PALS. This is a multi-Chapter effort, and your responses are confidential and will be used ONLY to educate others about the needs of people with ALS and their families. If you are a former caregiver or family member and would like to take the survey, please click here.
The ALS Association teams with Major League Baseball for Covering All the Bases campaignTo mark the 70th Anniversary of Lou Gehrig's famous "Luckiest Man" farewell address to fans, Major League Baseball and Minor League Baseball are helping four ALS organizations, including The ALS Association, to raise awareness for ALS. And to help raise money, The ALS Association has created the Covering All the Bases Hitting Challenge. Be a part of this campaign by making a pledge for every hit your favorite team earns on July 4. Click here to learn more or pledge today.
11th Annual ALS Express Bike Ride Open for RegistrationThe 11th Annual ALS Express Bike Ride is scheduled for June 20, 2009. Riders can choose from four routes to the shore: a 75-, 50-, 25-, or 10-mile ride. All routes end at Morey's Piers in Wildwood, NJ. Click here for more information or to register now.
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