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Orange County Chapter's First Annual Appeal!
"How many lives does one life touch? Like ripples in a pond, every life makes an impact on the lives around it"
Check your Mailbox for the First Annual Appeal letter from the Chapter - it’s worth the read! Your support goes directly to work in Orange County, Corona & Norco on behalf of PALS and their families. And now you can make a secure gift online by clicking here.
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2008 National ALS Advocacy Day and Public Policy Conference
Advocates from the Orange County Chapter and across the country are preparing to join together on Capitol Hill this May as The ALS Association hosts the 11th National ALS Advocacy Day and Public Policy Conference. The three day conference, which will take place May 11-13 in Washington, DC, provides the ALS community with an opportunity to come together, share their experiences and hopes and urge Congress to join the fight against this horrific disease. Two Action Steps You Can Take for Advocacy Day:
Sign letters to your local and state Congressional representatives. We want to show hundreds of letters from families, friends, co-workers and neighbors of our PALS, to our elected officials in Washington. Click here to read full article.
Click on the link to make your voice heard!
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The LA Marathon 2008
"This year’s Marathon, as in years past, provided a day to love, support, and encourage our Marathoner, Marce, and her family. For the entire ALS community the Marathon raised not only financial support but awareness as well. Ultimately, the Marathon is a day of hope for all of us. With heartfelt appreciation for all who participated."
Mark Hershey
Chair, 2008 LA Marathon
Marce's Story
by Marce Pasternak
During the marathon, I wished I had my computer so I could write what I was thinking along the way. Instead, I am going to try to recap my experiences today, the day after. I confess, there are some people who rolled me whose names I can’t recall.
I will title this the Good, the Bad and the Ugly. Please click here to continue....
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An Artist’s Passion Continues to Grow
With A Daughter’s Helping Hands
In August 2006, San Clemente resident Jerry Schoenfeld was diagnosed with Gulf War -related ALS. The disease cut short his ability to continue his love of painting, which he had intended to be a second career, after retiring from a distinguished career in the U.S. Navy. Within months of diagnosis, the debilitating effects of the disease left him without the muscle strength to hold a brush or paint. Then, on Father's Day 2007, Jerry's 13 year-old daughter, Ashley gave him a gift of love. She offered her hands to him so that he could continue to pursue his passion as an artist. Ashley committed her summer vacation last year to working and painting under her father’s careful direction. Ashley spent an average of five hours a day diligently learning the technique of giclee’ painting and then applying brush to canvas according to Jerry’s creative vision. From this inspiring collaboration, GAS Art was born - for Gerald/Ashley/Schoenfeld.
Jerry and Ashley have received a great deal of local media attention. Just recently, they received well-merited national attention, when they were contacted by the Disney Channel’s Teen News for a program scheduled to air this spring. Their work is sought after by collectors and has been commissioned for private homes and offices across the U.S. and beyond. You can visit their website at http://www.gasarthome.com/. |
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Shop for ALS!
Raise money for the ALS Association Orange County Chapter every time you buy groceries!
 Ralphs: Simply register your Ralphs Club Card with the Ralphs Community Rewards Program to have up to four percent of your grocery bill donated to the Chapter every time you shop! To register your card, visit http://www.ralphs.com/ccprogram.htm. Click “Participant” and complete the enrollment form. To enroll, you’ll need your Ralphs Club Card and our NPO number: 90230.
 Food4Less: Request a Club Card from the Chapter office by calling (714) 285-1088 or by email. To register your card visit http://www.food4less.com/crprogram.htm. Click “Participant” and complete the enrollment form. To enroll, you’ll need your Club Card from the Chapter office and our NPO number: 90230.
It’s fast, easy and can make a real difference to the Chapter. Encourage your friends, family and neighbors to enroll too!
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| A Diverse Research Portfolio: The ALS Association Research Program Takes a Multi-pronged Approach to Speed Therapy Development
By Richard Robinson
The ALS Association hopes to make promising new therapies available to ALS patients by leveraging novel technologies and fostering collaboration across complementary fields. In its role as a leader in ALS research, The Association manages a diverse project portfolio through several different granting processes. All grants are peer-reviewed and are of the highest scientific relevance to ALS.nbsp;
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