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The ALS Society of Alberta is dedicated to making each day the best possible day for people living with and affected by Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).

The number one priority for the ALS Society of Alberta is to ensure that each ALS client's needs are being met. The Society relies heavily on its donors and volunteers in order to provide the best possible support and care for ALS clients in Alberta. From community events and ALS WALK fundraisers across the province, to providing care and eqiuptment for those living with and affected by ALS, the accomplishments of the ALS Society of Alberta are due to the tremendous amounts of support received throughout the community.

100% of ALS client requests were met in 2019 thanks to donor and volunteer support, including;

  • 442 clients supported in Alberta
  • 1,651 pieces of equipment were provided
  • 108 support groups held for clients, caregivers, families and children across the province
  • 1,413 home visits were conducted

The ALS Society of Alberta graciously appreciates ongoing donor and volunteer support in order to continue meeting 100% of client requests and to make each day the best possible day for those living with and affected by ALS.The ALS Society of Alberta provides support to clients and families across the province in a number of ways including:

  • Facilitation and Provision of Care
  • Information and Referrals
  • Support Groups
From home visits, to making medical equipment easily accessible to clients, to the organization of support groups across the province, the client services team goes above and beyond to make sure that those living with and affected by ALS are living as comfortably and happily possible. The client services team strives to meet every client support and equipment request made.

Equipment Loan Program

The equipment loan program is free of charge, to ensure support is available when needed. The Society covers the costs of delivery and pickup, and once the person no longer requires the equipment, it is cleaned and returned to the loan pool.

Support Groups

The ALS Society of Alberta offers various support groups and information sessions to help people living with ALS, their families and caregivers. All support groups and information sessions are provided free of charge.

Support for Youth 

The Support for Champions program allows children whose parents are affected by ALS to participate in "normal" childhood activities that may not be available to them due to the immense financial burden ALS can cause.

To view the services provided through the ALS Society of Alberta’s client services team in more detail, please visit http://www.alsab.ca/client-support-services/.

From volunteering at or hosting your own ALS community fundraiser, to becoming a monthly donor, to attending a WALK for ALS, every inch of support received helps to make each day the best possible day for those living with and affected by ALS.

Below are some of the ways that you can help to make a difference and channel hope for a future without ALS;

Volunteer

There are many volunteer opportunities within the Society. Opportunities range from special events or awareness generating initiatives, to helping in the office with administrative duties.

Sponsorship and Monthly Giving

Your monthly gift allows us to provide the best possible support for those living with ALS in Alberta, through the equipment loan program, support groups, home visits, referrals and support for children.

Walk to End ALS and Betty's Run for ALS

Volunteers across Alberta help the ALS Society of Alberta in hosting Walks in 10 cities across the province. Attending, fundraising for or volunteering at a Walk to End ALS across Alberta, or Betty's Run for ALS in Calgary, is a significant way you are able to get involved and help to make an impact on the ALS community. Over $1,007,000 was raised through Walk to End ALS and Betty's Run in 2018. Below is a breakdown of how these funds are used by the Society;
  • 40% RESEARCH - Forty percent of proceeds support ongoing ALS research across the country through the ALS Society of Canada’s National Research Program.
  • 60% CLIENT SERVICES - Sixty percent of proceeds support direct services for people with ALS and their families - educational information, referrals to local health care and community services, equipment assistance, home visits, and coordination of peer support groups.

Community Events

Each year, groups, teams and individuals across the province initiate fundraising events to raise funds that go toward the Society. There were over 40 community events held across Alberta in 2019.

Registered Charity

CRA Registered Charity Number: #120630827RR0001

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