About Us
The ALS Society of Alberta is a non-profit organization dedicated to making each day the best possible day for people living with and affected by Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). It is the only non-profit organization in Alberta that provides support to those affected by the disease, and also invests in the most promising research initiatives in Alberta.
Our provincial office is in Calgary, and we have an additional office located in Edmonton. The Society also provides services in the Northwest Territories when needed.
Contact Us
Calgary Office
7874 10 Street NE
Calgary, AB T2E 8W1
Phone: 403-228-3857 Toll Free: 1-888-309-1111
Fax: 403-228-7752 Email: info@alsab.ca
Edmonton Office
5418 97 Street NW
Edmonton, AB T6E 5C1
Phone: 780-487-0754 Toll Free: 1-866-447-0754
Fax: 780-486-3604
Mission
Our mission is to make each day the best possible day for people living with and affected by ALS.
We achieve our mission by:
providing support
facilitating the provision of care
promoting awareness
helping to find a cure
advocating for change
Values and Guiding Principles
Respect - we respect the rights, responsibilities, and uniqueness of all people with whom we work and those who receive services from the ALS Society of Alberta.
Caring - we demonstrate compassion by listening and providing responsive and practical support.
Service - we serve the needs of people affected by ALS in a fair and equitable manner. We are committed to the continuous improvement of our Society for the betterment of people affected by ALS.
Accountability - we are responsible for our decisions and actions on behalf of the Society. We demonstrate due diligence in fulfilling our commitments to people living with ALS, their families and friends, our volunteers, donors, and all others who help us support people living with ALS.
Passion - we demonstrate a strong, emotional enthusiasm in our endeavours to make a positive difference in the lives of people affected by ALS. We communicate this enthusiasm to encourage others to share in our vision.
Quality of Life - we strive to make each day the best possible day for people living with and affected by ALS by providing the highest level of support and services possible.
Board of Directors
The ALS Society of Alberta is governed by a Board of Directors. The Board is responsible for the work of the Society and for its standing in the community. The Board actively pursues the mission, goals, and objectives of the Society.
The Society holds its Annual General Meeting in May of each year to approve the organization's audited financial statements for the prior year, elect the members of the Board, and manage any general matters or changes. Directors are elected to serve a one-year term.
If you would like to participate with the Board of Directors, please contact our Calgary office.
Chair: Nancy Lyzaniwski
Treasurer: Gordon Banting
Secretary: Andrea Orzech
Director: Pam Keenan
Director: Cathy Martin
Director: Terri Kezema
Director: Kimberly Howard
Director: Tom Gee