The month of June has officially been proclaimed as ALS awareness month in BC by the Province of British Columbia. Throughout this month, over 100 events are held throughout the province, to raise funds and awareness for ALS. These events include the Move to Cure ALS, and the PGA of BC Golfathon for ALS.
The Move to Cure ALS is the signature fundraising event for the ALS Society of British Columbia, which brings together family and friends in support of ALS. People come together to "Move," be it by walking, running, rolling, supporting or being present. All funds raised stay in BC and the Yukon to support people living with ALS, patient care and ALS research through PROJECT HOPE. Our goal is to end ALS by creating a world- class ALS Centre at The University of British Columbia. 100% of net proceeds to the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis of British Columbia will remain in BC to support patient services programs (60%) and research (40%) through PROJECT HOPE.
On various dates in June is the PGA of BC Golfathon for ALS, where golf professionals will golf from sunrise to sunset to raise funds for the ALS Society of British Columbia’s Patient Service Programs. A list of over 44 participating golf courses can be found at www.golfathonforals.com.
Friday June 2nd Nooner at Nat Bailey Stadium is Lou Gehrig’s Day. The year was 1939. Lou Gehrig, star player for the New York Yankees, stood in front of 62,000 fans and delivered one of the most poignant speeches in the history of sports.
Throughout the month of June, the following landmarks will be lit up in purple, the colour of support for those living with ALS, to mark the beginning of ALS Awareness Month in BC:
The ALS Society of BC is committed to cure ALS through funding research, while advocating for and supporting people living with ALS.
Support – We’re always here to support ALS patients, their families, and caregivers, striving to provide the best quality of life possible for those living with ALS.
Equal access – Each ALS patient and their family has unique needs. We support everyone equitably.
Collaboration – From our team of staff and volunteers to global collaborators, we’re working together to help find a cure for ALS, and continually improve how we support ALS patients and their families.
Fiscal responsibility –Our society operates responsibly and transparently, and our donors can remain confident in how we use their funds.
Dream bigger – Through leadership in clinical trials, innovation, and scientific curiosity, we’ll help find a cure for ALS.
End ALS through creating a world class ALS Centre at UBC
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a rapidly progressive, neuromuscular disease. It attacks the motor neurons that transmit electrical impulses from the brain to the voluntary muscles in the body. When they fail to receive messages, the muscles lose strength, atrophy, and die. ALS can strike anyone at any time, regardless of age, gender, or ethnic origin. It does not affect the senses, and only rarely does it affect the mind.
Contact Wendy Toyer, Executive Director
ALS Society of BC
Tel: 604-278-2257 ext. 222
Cell: 778-999-6257
Email: w.toyer@alsbc.ca
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