Support For Champions
The ALS Fund for kids / Le fond SLA pour enfants
Vision:
“A helping hand for our kids”
Mission:
“To promote a healthy passage for the children of ALS families by providing them with a non-interrupted journey through a difficult period”
Objectives
SCHOLARSHIPS
Financial assistance for tuition at any recognized educational institution anywhere in the world, as approved by Fund Trustees. Subsequent funding dependant on other requests and on the seriousness of a student’s willingness to succeed in a chosen field as deemed appropriate by Fund Trustees.
AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
Help with expenditures for the cultural development of the child through the participation in extra-curricular pursuits, especially sports. Academic success pre-empts any and all funding as deemed appropriate by Fund Trustees.
Fund Philosophy
 The devastations of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) or Lou Gehrig`s Disease on the family unit are well documented, as no member is immune to the perils of such a devastating illness.
The children suffer in bewilderment, watching as the parent deteriorates to the point of becoming completely listless, unable to even whisper...... I Love You.
Gilles LeBlanc was diagnosed with ALS at the age of 36. At the time, his sons were seven and four years of age. Gilles` foremost wish was for both of them to enjoy a non-interrupted journey through childhood, despite his devastating illness. With the aid of his many friends and a wonderful family, his children participate in numerous sports and cultural activities while growing-up.
“The emotional scars of a sick parent are enough to bear, without having them sacrifice their very own childhood” says Gilles. As a result, he created a special fund in conjunction with the ALS Society of New Brunswick to give a helping hand to every child of families touched by this terrible illness. His family and friends vow to build upon his dream of seeing every child of ALS sufferers in Canada, flourish through childhood.
Support For Champions Application Form
For more information, please email carol@alsnb.ca.
Now Available Online - als411.ca
The ALS Society of Canada has created als411.ca, a support and information program designed to help children who have a parent living with ALS.
We know that having a parent with ALS can change your life and we want to help you with this change. Having a parent with ALS is not easy and life may feel different around your house. For a while. We can't make the ALS go away, but we can try to help you adjust to your new life. Even though your parent has ALS, you can still be happy and enjoy your childhood. Please use this web site to learn more about ALS and ways you can give and get support. Also, if you have ideas for what you want to see on the als411 web page, please let them know! Also, if you have a story you want to share about your family, send it to als411@als.ca.They are waiting to hear from you.
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