We are pleased to extend a warm welcome to Alyssa Barry, Ken Chan, Elizabeth Gandolfi and Dr. Angela Genge who recently joined the ALS Canada Board of Directors. Alyssa Barry became connected to the ALS community when her uncle was diagnosed with ALS. In addition to a personal connected to the cause, she brings to […]
ALS Canada thanks outgoing Board members for their commitment to a future without ALS
With deep appreciation for their contributions of time and expertise, we thank Carol Cottrill, Daniel Riverso and Vincent Quinn whose terms on the ALS Canada Board of Directors have come to an end, and Josette Melanson who becomes Past Chair after serving as Chair of the Board since 2019. Appointed to the Board in 2017, […]
The power of one, the value of many: Celebrating ALS Canada’s volunteers
In honour of National Volunteer Week (NVW), we are reflecting on and celebrating the strength and diversity of ALS Canada’s volunteer community through this year’s theme of the value of one, the power of many. The theme represents the power that individuals can have when they come together as a community to work toward a […]
ALS Canada welcomes three new Board members in 2020/21
ALS Canada is pleased to welcome Catherine Bélanger, Richard Ellis and Lisa Flaifel to our Board of Directors. Comprised of senior leadership volunteers, our Board ensures ALS Canada is well-governed and donor dollars are maximized to serve our charitable purpose. Like their fellow Board members, our three newest appointees bring expertise from a range of […]
Celebrating the strength of ALS Canada’s volunteer community
ALS doesn’t stop and neither will we. Even during these unprecedented times, ALS Society of Canada volunteers continue to give their time and skills to support people and families living with ALS. Over the past week, in recognition and celebration of National Volunteer Week 2020 #NVW2020, you’ve had the chance to get to know some of our […]
Celebrating Your Impact: ALS Canada Volunteers
In celebration of 2019 National Volunteer Week #NVW2019, you’ve heard from volunteers who support the work of ALS Canada in different ways. You’ve read about what they do, why they do it and about memorable experiences they’ve made along the way. Whether you are fundraising, creating awareness, providing event support or working behind the scenes […]
A message from ALS Canada to our volunteers
As a charitable organization, ALS Canada relies on the time and talents of dedicated volunteers in so many ways. Each one plays a vital role in helping us achieve a future without ALS. For the final day of National Volunteer Week, we want to share a message from ALS Canada’s CEO, Tammy Moore, to the […]
Young fundraisers making a big impact
When a disease like ALS strikes, people often rally around their loved ones and resolve to make a difference. The realities of the disease are such that every member of the family is impacted — including children and youth — inspiring them to take action for a future without ALS. ALS Canada is fortunate to […]
National Volunteer Week | Debbie Damario and Ashley Dunseith
Today we are profiling two volunteers from the Niagara WALK for ALS: Debbie Damario and Ashley Dunseith. Both Debbie and Ashley have lost a loved one to ALS. Now, they dedicate their time to the Niagara WALK for ALS as a way to ensure funds are raised for a future without ALS. Watch this video […]
National Volunteer Week | Judith Malvern
For day two of National Volunteer Week, we’re introducing you to Judith Malvern, a committee member for the York Region WALK for ALS. When her sister passed away from ALS, Judith felt she needed a way to pay it forward in her sister’s memory. She started volunteering with the WALK for ALS so that other […]
Shining a light on volunteerism across the board
As a charitable organization, ALS Canada is fortunate to have a legion of volunteers who dedicate their time and talents to our shared cause. Each one of these volunteers has a unique story and experience that brought them to the organization, but they all share one thing in common: the desire to contribute to a […]
New Board appointments in 2017/18
According to Imagine Canada, a non-profit organization focused on strengthening the charitable sector, charitable and non-profit organizations have a responsibility to be well-governed. This is a responsibility that ALS Canada takes seriously, and that is reflected in the skills and experience of our volunteer Board of Directors, which welcomed a new Chair in April 2017 […]
Become a fundraiser through community engagement
Community engagement plays a really important role in fundraising for ALS Canada. We are grateful for everyone who gets involved and dedicates their time to hosting BBQ’s, block parties, dance-a-thons, and Ice Bucket Challenges! We could not do the work we do, without your support. Meet Kinga Repic. ALS Canada: What kind of community events […]