DONATE NOW!
It is easier than ever to donate to the ALS Society. Text CURE or ALS to 45678 - right now- to make a $5 donation to the ALS Society. Your support offers HOPE to someone living with ALS.
HUGS FOR ALS - September 15, 2010
On September 15th, a 'free hugs' event will be held in awareness for ALS. As you are aware, most people living with ALS will lose the ability to 'hug' - usually within the first two years of the disease. Join us at NOON on September 15 to get a hug/give a hug. Current HUG locations include:Brunswick Square - Saint JohnCity Hall Plaza - Moncton
Annual General Meeting - September 18, 2010
The ALS Society of New Brunswick is governed by a set of by-laws which requires that an Annual General Meeting of the Board of Directors be held each year. All members are invited to attend and participate in the Annual General Meeting.
The purpose of the Annual General Meeting is to:
- Announce the annual election results
- Identify and reaffirm the goals of the Society
- Disseminate the annual corporate financial report
- Present the President and Committee Reports
The ALS Society of New Brunswick endeavours to ensure that the greatest number of members will have the opportunity to participate in this event, and as such the meeting is held in a new location each year (on a rotating basis). This year's Annual General Meeting will take place at:
Hampton Inn Hotel and Suites
51 Fashion Drive
Saint John, NB E2J 0A7
Phone: 1-506-657-1830
The Meeting will begin with coffee and muffins served at 10:15. A light lunch to follow at noon. A quick RSVP sent to carol@alsnb.ca (or by telephone at 506-858-0373) would be appreciated so we can ensure sufficient space and refreshments for participants.
SPIRIT RUN - 2010
October 31 - Fredericton
Grab your running shoes and join us at Officer's Square on October 31st (at 11 am) for the first annual
SPIRIT RUN.
Offering a 5 km and a 10 km route, the
SPIRIT RUN raises funds for the client service & support programs of the ALS Society of New Brunswick. The
SPIRIT RUN celebrates the indomitable spirit of our clients who continue face this disease with bravery.
Early bird registrants will receive a S
PIRIT RUN t-shirt, along with their race package.
Register by October 15th for the early bird price of $25.
After October 15th, pay $35 to participate.
(Registrants after October 15 will not be guaranteed a t-shirt.)
Prizes and awards are just part of the fun at the
SPIRIT RUN. Being Hallowe'en - a day when all the spirits come out to play - Costumes are not required, but are encouraged. Prizes will be presented for best costume by an individual or a team.
SPIRIT RUN - supporting ALSNB
visit the Running Room to register or to pledge a current participant.
WALK FOR ALS 2010
In June 2010, five Walks for ALS were held in New Brunswick - Bathurst, Fredericton, Miramichi and Moncton. This fun family event is the major fundraiser for the ALS Society of New Brunswick and raises funds for our client service program, as well as raising funds for research at ALS Canada. This year's walks raised nearly $80,000 province wide. The ALS Society of New Brunswick thanks you for your generous support and we can't wait to see you again next year.
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LATEST NEWSLETTER - NOW AVAILABLE (June 2010)
The latest ALSNB newsletter is now available! In this issue includes information about the upcoming Youth Engagement Retreat in Toronto, Third Party Events, and Volunteer Recruitment. Downlad the newsletter in either
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French. And sign up (on the right) to receive your newsletter directly via email.
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, also known as ALS or Lou Gehrig’s Disease, is a rapidly progressive and fatal neuromuscular disease that is characterized by degeneration of a select group of nerve cells and pathways (motor neurons) in the brain and spinal cord. This loss of motor neurons leads to progressive paralysis of the voluntary muscles.
The ALS Society of New Brunswick is a non-profit organization consisting of dedicated volunteers across the province. Our goal is to have a presence in every geographic area in New Brunswick so we can fully support people living with ALS. ALS affects all who come in contact with it, including caregivers, families and our support service providers. 
