WHY WE WALK WEDNESDAY
We all Walk for something different--a lost spouse, a parent, a friend, or just to support finding a cure.
Miller Bonds, Advocacy Chair of the ALS Junior Board, supports the ALS Association for his late Father, Bryan Bonds. When asked why he walks, Miller explains "My Dad will not get to watch his son and daughter get married, meet his grandchildren, or enjoy retirement and traveling with his wife. That time and those experiences have been taken from him, and I believe it is our job to do everything in our power to prevent the same from being taken from others. That is why I am asking for you to support the ALS Association through financial contribution for this year's walk which funds research as well as support and assisting those currently living with ALS."
The funds raised from Walk to Defeat ALS fuel our mission, allowing us to provide proper support and care for ALS patients and their families across the state. Register, donate and get involved at http://web.alsa.org/alabamawalk for the 2020 Statewide Walk on October 24th to join Miller and other Walkers, as we increase awareness of ALS and raise crucial funds.
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The ALS Association Alabama Chapter
ALS Advocates - this is an Action Alert Congressional leaders have the power to schedule votes on legislation. That's why your #ALSAdvocacy is needed! Tell congressional leadership to bring the #ALS Disability Insurance Access Act to the floor for a vote: https://als.quorum.us/campaign/SSDIleadership/
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The ALS Association Action Center
Be the key to helping us unlock ALS this year! Fundraise $90 or more and you will receive a 20th Walk to Defeat ALS Anniversary t-shirt. Visit http://web.alsa.org/alabamawalk to register, donate or fundraise today!
Make sure to send us photos and videos of your favorite Walk memories so we can showcase your team's amazing effort and spirit during our virtual livestream program on October 24th:
o Team Throwback - Share photos of your team from previous Walk events!
o Your Why - Share a photo of who you walk for/why you walk
o Photo-Finish - Got pictures from the Start/Finish Line? Share!
o 2020 - Share photos of your team preparing for this year's Walk
You can submit three ways:
1. Share on Facebook-post your photo as a comment below this post or as a post on your profile, tag us @ALSAlabama, and use this year's event hashtag: #WalktoDefeatALSAL
2. Email us-info@alsalabama.org
3. Send in a text-(205) 443-7882
To register, donate, fundraise and more, visit http://web.alsa.org/alabamawalk
Although the course will look different on October 24th, our purpose remains the same … to Walk in honor, to Walk in memory and to Walk to Defeat ALS all while raising much needed funds to support people living with ALS right here in our community while we aggressively search for treatments and a cure.
Visit http://web.alsa.org/alabamawalk to register, donate, or get involved today!
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ALS Virtual Walk Your Way
Parents and Grandparents – Hope Loves Company, Inc. has an AMAZING Opportunity Available for the Kids in Your Life Who Have a Loved One with ALS. Virtual Camp HLC Georgia Will Take Place November 20-22.
Registration is open until 11/4/20 at midnight EST and can be accessed here: https://forms.gle/YEgVwzj4eM6JC7NXA and more info about Virtual Camp HLC is available at www.hopelovescompany.org/virtual-camp-hlc. Everyone who registers will get a Camp HLC Kit in the mail containing everything they need for a magical camp weekend, including their camp shirt, tie-dye kit, art supplies, s'mores, books, and more!
Your Care Services Coordinator has flyers to share – and you can also watch this great YouTube Video for a fun preview of the activities the kids can look forward to!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHqV78shs64
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Virtual Camp HLC | Hope Loves Company | Children Impacted by ALS
Today’s open label extension data is in addition to last month’s findings suggesting significant functional benefit of AMX0035 for people with ALS. If you haven’t already signed the petition, please do so ASAP: als.org/petition
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The ALS Association Action Center
Have you registered for tomorrow's Empowered Webinar? You don't want to miss these important topics. CEs provided by Home Instead Senior Care. Free to participants https://www.empoweredwebseries.org/october
Please click below to view this week's #MissionMonday post, which truly reemphasizes why we all Walk and the need for support in 2020! We are just 12 days out and need you now more than EVER! Thank you to Jerry Hayes WHNT and Cindy Isaacs!
Click http://web.alsa.org/alabamawalk to donate or register today!
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Walk to Defeat ALS moves online
https://vimeo.com/455939611
How are you going to Walk Your Way this year? Let us know by hashtagging #WalktoDefeatALSAL! Thank you so much for your participation, fundraising efforts and support towards the 2020 Statewide Walk to Defeat ALS. Your generosity helps fund support for ALS patients and families in your community.
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Walk to Defeat ALS is our Chapter’s largest fundraiser. The funds raised through Walk directly support ALS patients & their families across Alabama. Your support is more crucial in 2020 than ever before.
Help us to raise funds for patients like Chris Bazzel and his family by visiting http://web.alsa.org/alabamawalk. Your generosity helps fund support for ALS patients and families in your community.
It's here! Please click the link to view our 2020 Walk Recap Video. It's not too late to keep fundraising or to donate by visiting http://web.alsa.org/alabamawalk. Let's make this a record year to support our patients and families. Enjoy!
https://vimeo.com/472864916
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2020 ALS Walk Recap
Join the Alabama Chapter in the fight against ALS! Our patients and families need your support more than ever in 2020. Help us to continue to provide services and support for those we serve.
Visit http://web.alsa.org/alabamawalk to give today. Every dollar counts!
Even though the Walk day is over, the fight against ALS continues. Every dollar matters as we continue to serve, advocate for and empower those affected by ALS in the state of Alabama. Help us continue to fundraise for our patients and spread the word for the rest of the year!
Visit http://web.alsa.org/alabamawalk to give now!
Congratulations and THANK YOU to this year's $1,000+ fundraising Walk teams! These teams all raised between $1,000 and $4,999. Your hard work does not go unnoticed and provides support for patients & families year round.
Don't stop fundraising now! Visit http://web.alsa.org/alabamawalk to give until December 31st.
November is National Family Caregivers Month, a time to recognize and honor the tremendous contributions of family caregivers. Caregiving for someone with ALS has a broad and lasting impact, in both daily life and long-term well-being.
While caregivers agree their work is stressful, many also say their role gives them a sense of purpose and meaning in their life. But this year caregivers are dealing with the added challenges brought on by the coronavirus. For people living with ALS, an at-risk community for COVID-19, the need for caregiver support must be balanced against exposure to the virus.
If you are a caregiver, thank you for all you do and the critical role you play for your loved ones and the ALS community. For more information on our caregivers support group, please contact melissa@alsalabama.org. Know you are not alone!
Check out how Team Bazzel in North Alabama Walked their way last weekend! Thank you to Captain, Myra Bazzel, for leading Team Bazzel again this year in honor of her husband, Chris Bazzel. Team Bazzel creates a new t shirt design each year and sells them to supporters as a fundraiser for their team, with this year's design featured in these photos. Great work Team Bazzel!
2020 was full of unexpected challenges, but we made it! We are wishing you all a very Happy New Year full of peace. Here’s to making 2021 a great year!
As you may know, ALS is a disease that carries a severe financial burden for families, potentially costing over $250,000 a year out of pocket. People living with ALS have become more vulnerable and isolated than before during COVID-19. Your support allows them to sustain their quality of life as their condition progresses.
There are only a few days left in 2020, and we need your help to reach our $50,000 year end appeal fundraising goal. Would you be willing to make a special year-end contribution of $25, $50, $100 or more to fuel our mission? EVERY GIFT MATTERS!
Please join us by making your online gift at http://realityofalsalabama.org/blog. With your support, we can impact our community in a lasting way. Thank you for helping to make the lives of those in need significantly better!
As you may know, ALS is a disease that carries a severe financial burden for families, potentially costing over $250,000 a year out of pocket. People living with ALS have become more vulnerable and isolated than before during COVID-19. Your support allows them to sustain their quality of life as their condition progresses.
There are only a few days left in 2020, and we need your help to reach our $50,000 year end appeal fundraising goal. Would you be willing to make a special year-end contribution of $25, $50, $100 or more to fuel our mission? EVERY GIFT MATTERS!
Please join us by making your online gift at http://realityofalsalabama.org/blog. With your support, we can impact our community in a lasting way. Thank you for helping to make the lives of those in need significantly better!
Thank you to Austal USA for their continued, generous support of the mission of The ALS Association of Alabama. To learn more about Austal USA , please visit their website-https://usa.austal.com/. Thank you Austal!
