2012 WALK for ALS
Join us for another great WALK season in 2012! Help us make moments matter through a great community event and primary income earner for ALS Ontario.
You can now register at www.walkforals.ca/ontario to participate in a WALK near you - like us on Facebook to see pictures from last year's WALKs and view videos taken by you on our YouTube channel.
ALS Ontario Plane Pull 2012
The ALS Ontario Plane Pull, presented by Bombardier, is taking place on May 27th 2012 - get your team ready to have a great time for a great cause!
10 people, one plane, one rope, one great cause!
Don't miss out on this fun event! Read more to view videos from the 2011 ALS Ontario Plane Pull - pulling a plane makes for some great visuals!
Virtual Symposium
ALS Ontario has available for healthcare professionals the 2011 Virtual Symposium where practitioners can learn how to effectively manage ALS.
The symposium starts with an introduction from ALS Ontario client Dr. Jeff Sutherland and the Honourable Bob Rae, MP.
Healthcare professionals can visit our new Healthcare Providers section for more information on managing ALS.
ALS: A Love Story
An inspiring love story while living with ALS - ask newlyweds Lisa and John what ALS means to them and they may respond with a four-letter word: love.
When Lisa was diagnosed with ALS at the age of 29, she thought it meant the end, but in reality, it was a beginning. Watch their story here as CTV covers it in advance of the 2011 Ottawa WALK for ALS.
Brain Matters
ALS Ontario is one of the founding members of the Neurological Health Charities Canada coalition to raise awareness to much-needed brain research and advocacy.
Check out our new video here and like us on Facebook to keep up to date on advancements!
Bright Donation from Sunnyside Community Corp
ALS Ontario wants to thank the Sunnyside Community Corporation for its generous donation of $75,000 in the name of Paralyzing Poverty, an online voting campaign that raised awareness to the level of poverty amongst those living with ALS in Ontario
Learn More
2010-2011 Annual Report Available
2010-2011 Annual Report Available
Check out the 2010-2011 ALS Ontario Annual Report for client stories, ALS Ontario services and achievements as well as financial statements.
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2012 WALK for ALS - register here
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WALK for ALS 2012
Make Moments Matter at this year's WALK for ALS! Find a location near you to show your support! Register at www.walkforals.ca/ontario today!
Learn MoreSpring 2012 Newsletter
Read about ALS Ontario clients, volunteers, events and services available to those living with ALS - http://alsont.ca/content/newsletters/Spring2012newsletter_final.pdf
Learn MoreOne Client's Story
ALS, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis or Lou Gehrig's disease, is a rapidly progressive and fatal neuromuscular disease characterized by degeneration of a select group of nerve cells and pathways (motor neurons) in the brain and spinal cord. This loss of motor neurons leads to progressive paralysis of the voluntary muscles.
For more information, visit the What is ALS section, or view our Educational Videos for information on specific topics, including lifts and home modifications and dental hygiene.
ALS Ontario is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing the necessary equipment and support services to people living with ALS as well as to provide funding to the ALS Society of Canada towards research for a cure.
For more information, visit the About Us section.
