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to expand and enhance our care service and research programs.
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Join us at Chapter events to raise awareness and funds to expand and enhance our care service and research programs.
Walk to Defeat ALS
Walk in honor. Walk in memory. Walk to defeat ALS. Our signature walk is a nationwide movement. Find a walk near you!
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July Volunteers of the Month: Jen and Dave Warren
Helen Keller once said, "Alone we can do little, together we can do so much." How true that is! It is the many helping hands and kind hearts of our volunteers that enable the Greater Philadelphia Chapter to comfort and strengthen those who live with ALS. Thank you to each and every one of our incredible volunteers!
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Join Us Online for Latest Information on ALS Research & Care
The Chapter's 2020 Help & Hope Symposium is an exciting VIRTUAL ONLINE experience for everyone affected by ALS. Presentations from nationally recognized experts in ALS care and research are available here on our website and on our Facebook and YouTube pages for you to view and share.
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- Please be assured that the work of the ALS Association will continue.
- Our first priority is the safety and well-being of people with ALS, their families and caregivers, and our staff.
- Chapter staff will be working remotely and still available to our constituents daily.
- We anticipate that some activities may need to be cancelled, modified or rescheduled; we will communicate with you directly regarding changes to upcoming plans, so please watch your email.
- You can find the latest updates about our activities on our Facebook and Twitter pages.
- For the most recent information about the coronavirus (COVID-19), The ALS Association recommends that you reference the websites for the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the World Health Organization (WHO), and state and local health authorities.
For specific information about symptoms you may be experiencing or questions about personal exposure as someone living with ALS or as a caregiver, please contact your physician directly.
Thank you for your patience as we manage this rapidly shifting situation.