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HOW CAN
YOU HELP?
SPONSOR
Consider sponsoring
a Chapter event
PARTICIPATE
Join in the fun at a local event
VOLUNTEER
Explore volunteer
opportunities with us
GIVE
Make a general, tribute
or workplace donation
GET SOCIAL WITH US!
@ALSofDCMDVA 		
ALSofDCMDVA
For more
information
please visit
ALSINFO.ORG
OUR VISION
Create a world without ALS
OUR MISSION
Leading the fight against ALS through global
research and nationwide advocacy while also
empowering people with Lou Gehrig’s disease and
their families to live fuller lives by providing them
with compassionate care and support.
The ALS Association—DC/MD/VA Chapter
Administrative Office
7507 Standish Place • Rockville, MD 20855
Regional Office
8100 Three Chopt Road
Suite 147
Richmond, VA 23229
T: (301) 978-9855
E: info@ALSinfo.org
W: ALSinfo.org
WalktoDefeatALS®
istheChapter’slargest
fundraisinginitiative,withwalksthroughout
WashingtonD.C.,MarylandandVirginia.
Dine to Defeat ALS is a dinner and
auction, honoring leading philanthropists
in the corporate community.
Every Drop Adds Up is an annual
campaign built on the momentum of
the Ice Bucket Challenge and taking
place, “Every August Until a Cure”.
Team Challenge ALS brings together
individuals who fundraise and
participate in local endurance events.
One Dollar Difference offers
constituents the opportunity to create
unique fundraising events of their own.
Blend offers an evening of food,
wine and fun, as you raise your glass
to defeat ALS
Support  Resources
Every person with ALS has an expert caseworker
to guide them through the challenges of ALS.
Assistive Technology
When someone with ALS loses the ability to speak,
the Chapter provides them with much-needed
communication devices and support.
ALS Clinics
People with ALS can see a variety of doctors and
receive comprehensive treatment all in one day
and all in one place.
Equipment Loan Closets
The Chapter provides access to the medical
equipment needed to make living with ALS easier.
Monthly Support Groups
People with ALS and caregivers can receive
resources, information and fellowship.
ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis)
also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease,
is a progressive illness leaving
people unable to walk, talk, eat and
finally to breathe. There is no cure.
Did you know:
» Approx. 30,000 Americans are living with ALS
» ALS can strike a person of any gender, age,
religion and race
» ALS is a service-related disease—military
veterans are twice as likely to be diagnosed
» ALS care can cost over $200,000 a year
» The life expectancy is only 2-5 years
» Every 90 minutes someone is diagnosed with ALS
» Every 90 minutes someone dies from ALS
TheALSAssociation—DC/MD/VA
Chapter was founded in 1991 to serve
the needs of those living with ALS and
their families throughout Washington,
D.C., Maryland and Virginia.
PROGRAMS  SERVICES
The ALS Association—DC/MD/VA Chapter’s FREE
programs and services are only made possible by
the generous support of people like you.
SIGNATURE FUNDRAISING PROGRAMS
For more information please visit
ALSINFO.ORG.
“ The ALS Association—DC/MD/VA Chapter
has been by my side every step of the way. ”
—Vikki Williams, Chesterfield, VA

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New Brochure-Updated 8-16

  • 1. HOW CAN YOU HELP? SPONSOR Consider sponsoring a Chapter event PARTICIPATE Join in the fun at a local event VOLUNTEER Explore volunteer opportunities with us GIVE Make a general, tribute or workplace donation GET SOCIAL WITH US! @ALSofDCMDVA ALSofDCMDVA For more information please visit ALSINFO.ORG OUR VISION Create a world without ALS OUR MISSION Leading the fight against ALS through global research and nationwide advocacy while also empowering people with Lou Gehrig’s disease and their families to live fuller lives by providing them with compassionate care and support. The ALS Association—DC/MD/VA Chapter Administrative Office 7507 Standish Place • Rockville, MD 20855 Regional Office 8100 Three Chopt Road Suite 147 Richmond, VA 23229 T: (301) 978-9855 E: info@ALSinfo.org W: ALSinfo.org
  • 2. WalktoDefeatALS® istheChapter’slargest fundraisinginitiative,withwalksthroughout WashingtonD.C.,MarylandandVirginia. Dine to Defeat ALS is a dinner and auction, honoring leading philanthropists in the corporate community. Every Drop Adds Up is an annual campaign built on the momentum of the Ice Bucket Challenge and taking place, “Every August Until a Cure”. Team Challenge ALS brings together individuals who fundraise and participate in local endurance events. One Dollar Difference offers constituents the opportunity to create unique fundraising events of their own. Blend offers an evening of food, wine and fun, as you raise your glass to defeat ALS Support Resources Every person with ALS has an expert caseworker to guide them through the challenges of ALS. Assistive Technology When someone with ALS loses the ability to speak, the Chapter provides them with much-needed communication devices and support. ALS Clinics People with ALS can see a variety of doctors and receive comprehensive treatment all in one day and all in one place. Equipment Loan Closets The Chapter provides access to the medical equipment needed to make living with ALS easier. Monthly Support Groups People with ALS and caregivers can receive resources, information and fellowship. ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a progressive illness leaving people unable to walk, talk, eat and finally to breathe. There is no cure. Did you know: » Approx. 30,000 Americans are living with ALS » ALS can strike a person of any gender, age, religion and race » ALS is a service-related disease—military veterans are twice as likely to be diagnosed » ALS care can cost over $200,000 a year » The life expectancy is only 2-5 years » Every 90 minutes someone is diagnosed with ALS » Every 90 minutes someone dies from ALS TheALSAssociation—DC/MD/VA Chapter was founded in 1991 to serve the needs of those living with ALS and their families throughout Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia. PROGRAMS SERVICES The ALS Association—DC/MD/VA Chapter’s FREE programs and services are only made possible by the generous support of people like you. SIGNATURE FUNDRAISING PROGRAMS For more information please visit ALSINFO.ORG. “ The ALS Association—DC/MD/VA Chapter has been by my side every step of the way. ” —Vikki Williams, Chesterfield, VA