If you’ve ever been touched by ALS, you understand how devastating the disease can be. A disease that takes away someone’s ability to walk, talk, eat, swallow, and eventually breathe, ALS has no cure and the majority of people diagnosed die within two to five years. If ALS is your cause of choice and you’d […]
Breaking a sweat for ALS research
If you’re looking to get involved in an ALS fundraiser in your community, look no further than Orangetheory Fitness! Beginning on February 15, 2018, Orangetheory Fitness will launch a campaign in each of their 70+ fitness studios across Canada to benefit the ALS Canada Research Program. At this time last year, Orangetheory Fitness facilities across […]
Seven ways to support ALS Canada this fall
The following initiatives are based in Ontario. To learn more about the events in your area, please visit your provincial ALS Society’s website. 1. WALK for ALS The WALK for ALS is a community-based fundraising event that is organized and led by volunteers. By participating in a WALK, you are supporting people living with ALS, […]
Toilets are turning heads and raising awareness for ALS in the Soo!
Last summer when her mother Deloris was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Jennifer Tranberg decided to plan a community fundraising event in conjunction with members of her son’s hockey team, the Sault Ste. Marie Pee Wee Major AA Junior Greyhounds. With so many special events competing for charitable giving, Jennifer wanted to come up […]