Welcome to the ALS Society of Alberta

The ALS Society of Alberta is dedicated to making everyday the best possible day for people with ALS by providing access to the following services and equipment in a timely manner:

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Information, Referral and Home Visits: Individuals with ALS and their families are provided with information about ALS as well as the services available to them. They are also provided with help in navigating through the health care system and in accessing equipment and services in a timely fashion. Staff members conduct home visits to provide information and support, and stay in touch by phone and e-mail.

Equipment and Assistive Technology: Mobility devices such as power wheel chairs and scooters provide freedom of movement to those who are immobilized by ALS and communication equipment such as laptop computers and electronic speech devices gives a new voice to the silent. These items, as well as things such as hospital beds and lifts are all things that a person with ALS will need during the course of the disease. ALS is a rapidly progressive disease and individuals can seldom afford to wait for the equipment they need. The ALS Society provides equipment, works with families and insurance companies to fund the equipment, and makes up any funding shortfall. The society maintains a pool of equipment so that the right piece of equipment may be available to those who need it immediately.

Support Groups: The ALS Society believes that by sharing the frustrations, fears, and inspirations of individuals and family members, the significant barriers of isolation and loneliness can be broken. Bringing individuals with ALS together provides an opportunity for them to help and support each other.

Awareness and Education: To beat this disease we must make people aware of it. The society does this by publishing books, producing videos, maintaining a website, and promoting the cause at special events. The society also works with medical professionals and caregivers to make sure they know about the disease and how to deal with it.

Advocacy: The ALS Society of Alberta is actively involved in making politicians, physicians and the administrators of health regions aware of the unique and challenging demands that ALS places not only on the people living with ALS but also those people involved in their care. It is through better understanding that we are able to move towards helping all people with ALS living in Alberta.

ALS Research: Although ALS was identified in France 1869, relatively little is truly known about what causes the disease and where the key to a cure might be found. The ALS Society of Alberta is actively involved in directing research dollars to The ALS Society of Canada to help fund cutting edge research to find a cause and cure for this terrible disease. The funds are primarily raised through special events such as Betty's Run for ALS, Walk for ALS and Hike for ALS.

Dollars raised also to help fund our mandate of:

Making everyday the best possible day for people living with and affected by ALS. 


Vision

Our vision is to make each day the best possible day for people living and affected by ALS. We achieve our vision by providing support, facilitating the provision of care, promoting awareness, helping find a cure and advocating for change. 
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How we meet our Vision on a Daily Basis:
The majority of the resources used to fund our programs comes from the kind and generous contributions of people just like you. It comes from mail and on-line donations, as well as special events such as the those listed above. (For more information on these events, click on the pictures below or the "EVENTS!" button above and follow the events column on the right hand side of that web page).  

The Walks for ALS in Alberta have raised over $376,400!Click on the icon below to find out Walk site totals! The 12th Annual Betty's Run for  ALS raised over $525,000 on June 8th! Thanks everyone for participating!

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The results are in....the 2009 Alberta Walks for ALS have raised $370,000.00 so far!!  Betty's Run for ALS has raised $450,000.00!! CONGRATULATIONS!

They're Here!!!

 

Well the first batch went so quickly that we have now ordered a second batch of silicone wristbands, lovingly designed by one of our clients (Mike Shirley). These wristbands differ slightly from the first version in that they now bear the ALS Alberta Website (www.alsab.ca) as well as an additional logo, all debossed on the face along with the original "ALS It's About Loving Someone" slogan. The price of these wristbands is $3.00 each and they are available through the office or can be ordered for mail delivery with your Visa or MasterCard (plus $2.00 to cover shipping charges for up to 5 units). The original bracelet is now officially a collectors item. To order simply print or download the handy order form and send it back by fax (403) 228-7752, by e-mail (info@alsab.ca) or by phoning in with your order to (403) 228-3857. We will be sure to get the order sent out from the office within one business day from the order date.

We have completely sold out of the first issue of the "ALS It's About Loving Someone" silicone Wristbands. Make sure you don't miss out on this batch ... order today!!!

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