Come and join ALS NS and “Together, we will make a difference.” With your help, Nova Scotians living with ALS will have access to the equipment, information and support they need to have quality of life; however they wish to define it.
We all know that ALS means Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. At the WALKS for ALS, for a few hours, ALS will also mean Always Lotsa Smiles as we gather with family and friends for snacks and face painting, a little exercise and fresh air. Whatever the weather, the atmosphere will be warm and friendly – sharing hope and love for those who are living, or have lived, with ALS.
Event: Halifax 5K Walk/Run for ALS
Date: Saturday, June 19, 2010
Location: Point Pleasant Park, Halifax, NS
Time: Registration 9 AM, Start 10 AM, BBQ to follow
Event Coordinator: Brighid Langill, (902) 402-1545 or langill.brighid@gmail.com
Click here to see our poster!
Other Walk For ALS Locations - Sponsored by /A\ Network:
- Sheet Harbour Nelson's Walk - May 21, 2010
- Students of Hants North High School - June 11, 2010
- Lunenburg, South Shore Walk - June 12, 2010
- Western Shore Walk - June 19, 2010
- Truro Walk - September 26, 2010
- Digby Walk - Fall 2010 TBA
- Stewiack Walk - Fall 2010 TBA
- Since 2001 this event has raised approximately .5 million in Nova Scotia and, across Canada, more than $11 million.
- The WALK takes place annually in several communities across NS and more than 70 communities nationwide - between May and September.
- The WALK is a partnership between the national and provincial ALS Societies.
- 70% of funds raised 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 - through ALS NS.
- 30% of funds raised support ongoing ALS research across the country through the ALS Society of Canada.
If you are interested in having a WALK in your community contact:
Brighid Langill
WALK Coordinator
ALS Society of NS
walk@alsns.ca
902 454 3636
Toll free - 866 625 7257
For more information about the WALKs or to register - Click Here
For the 2010 Pledge Form - Click Here
September 15, 2010
Links to a Cure began in 2003. This event was the brainchild of Gary Spence, a 'golfer
exraordinair'. When Gary was diagnosed with ALS he decided to use his passion for golf to make a difference.
Since 2003 about $50,000 has been raised. Traditionally this event is held at the Riverrun Golf Course (near Truro) on
the 2nd Friday in September.
For more information about Links to a Cure contact:
ALS Society of NS
info@alsns.ca
902 454 3636
Toll free - 866 625 7257
ALS Giant Plant Sale
and Garden Event!
In support of the ALS Society of Nova Scotia
Where: Ridgevale Subdivision - 242 Redgevale Drive
When: Saturday June 5, 2010
Looking for something new and unusual for your garden this spring? Our giant plant sale will feature hundreds of reasonably-priced plants donated from well-established gardens in the area, as well as daylilies donated by Canning Daylily Gardens and perennials from local nurseries. As an added bonus, local retailers will be on hand to sell their garden-related products and goodies! Plenty of free parking available. Sorry, no credit cards or interact - cash only.
For more information call ALS Society of NS at 454 3636
PLEASE CONSIDER HOLDING A FUNDRAISER IN SUPPORT OF ALS Nova Scotia
You can help to people living with ALS in Nova Scotia by holding a fundraising event.
Galas,golf tournaments and garage sales, celeidhs, concerts and candle-lit dinners are just a few ideas of ways to raise badly needed funds in support of ALS NS.
Working with ALS Nova Scotia:
ALS NS may be able to provide the following:
- When requested,a representative of the ALS Society of Nova Scotia to attend and speak
about ALS and the work of the Society and to recognize the importance of the dollars raised at your event.
- Provide information and materials such as ALS fact sheets.
- Use of logo and name (only with written permission)
- A letter in support of event (if required)
- Thank you letters and recognition to all major sponsors (as requested)
- Local media contacts.
- Promotion of your event on www.alsns.ca
- Other materials such as balloons, bookmarks and cornflowers
For more information contact:
ALS Society of NS
info@alsns.ca
902 454 3636
Toll free - 866 625 7257
To view or print ALS NS 3rd Party Fundraiser Form - click here
