Hello,
I hope you are doing well. I want you to know that all of us at The ALS Association Western Pennsylvania Chapter are thinking of you and are here for you. As you are aware, the ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has changed many things for the time-being, including how our Chapter of The ALS Association operates. Our main priority continues to be the safety and well-being of those living with ALS, their caregivers, and our volunteers and staff.
ALS doesn’t stop, and neither do we. We continue to dedicate ourselves to the mission of The ALS Association and serving the community with all Chapter staff working remotely. Although our office is closed, please know that you can always call our main line at (412) 821-3254 and use the staff directory to reach the intended staff person. Our offices are open from 9:00AM – 5:00PM Monday through Friday. If we do not answer right away, please leave a message and we’ll return your call as soon as possible. I also invite you to email me personally at ryan@cure4als.org and I will help you connect with the appropriate staff member.
Below you will find more information regarding Chapter care services and events. These plans may change in accordance with CDC guidelines, but rest assured that we will communicate any changes in our operations to you. In addition to email communications like this one, we are regularly updating our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram accounts.
The Care Services Team is working hard to continue serving individuals living with ALS in our region.
Here are a few things the Chapter is doing to continue services:
• Virtual caregiver support classes
• Modified equipment and supplement deliveries
• Respite home care grants
• Check-in phone calls
• County-specific resources for food and other necessities
Based on the CDC’s latest recommendations, we have modified our spring event schedule. As we continue to monitor the rapidly changing status of COVID-19, we will provide updates regarding our events via email and on our social media channels. Please click here for the most updated event information.
We have received many messages from people wanting to help our Chapter and individuals living with ALS. We are continually blown away by the generosity of our community and wanted to share a few ways you can help during this time.
Make a Gift
The programs and services that our community relies on are sustained by your generosity. We are grateful for your continued support.
Be an Advocate – Sign up for Action Alerts
The actions of Congress have an immense impact on people living with ALS. It’s important that those leaders hear from you. Sign up here to become an online Advocate.
Register for a Chapter Event
Our Development staff is available to help get your team registered, update your fundraising pages, and help you strategize to reach your fundraising goals this year.
Shop Amazon Smile
Shop online through Amazon Smile and The ALS Association will receive a portion of your purchase amount. Visit smile.amazon.com, sign up or log in using your Amazon account, and select The ALS Association Western Pennsylvania Chapter as your designated organization.
Help us Spread the Word and Your Positivity!
Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram and like and share our important updates regarding our care services and events. And, if you have something fun and positive to share, tag our Chapter or reach out to our Marketing Team. There is a lot of negativity on the internet right now and we want to help dilute that by helping you celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, and the other positive things in your lives. HINT: Funny videos and pets always bring us joy.
Social Distancing
We must come together by staying apart to do what is best for the health and safety of our communities and the world around us. We urge you to adhere to the CDC’s best practices in preventing the further spread of COVID-19 and to consider the impact on those currently living with ALS. Read our latest blog post for fun things to do while self-quarantining.
The ALS Association Western Pennsylvania Chapter is standing with you by continuing our mission to serve, advocate for, and empower our ALS community. Thank you for your continued support.
Sincerely,
Ryan Reczek
Executive Director
The ALS Association Western Pennsylvania Chapter
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