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The ALS Association Florida Chapter provides support and resources for people with ALS, their families, and caregivers living in Florida.


EVENTS

Check back often for an updated list of our events.

Golf For ALS!
Here's you chance to hit the links with a real guitar hero who has been a member of the Allman Brothers Band, Dickey Betts & Great Southern as well as the Gregg Allman Band.
 
Details: Saturday, January 28th, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at The Preserve Golf Club, 7310 Tara Preserve Lake, Bradenton, Fla. Tickets: $75 per player. Information: (941) 756-2944 or www.golfthepreserve.com

ALS Lightning Awareness Night
We still have a few tickets left. Please call Paige McLean at 813-637-9000, ext. 118 to order.
Details: Saturday, February 4th, 7:00 pm at The St. Pete Times Forum. 

Golf to Defeat ALS
February 11, 2012, The Groves Country Club, 7924 Melogold Circle, Land O' Lakes, FL. All proceed benefit The ALS Association Florida Chapter. Call Contact Rochelle Glinka for more information at 813-293-8555 or roglinka@tampabay.rr.com.

Concert to Benefit ALS - "Proud to Be an American"
February 12, 2012, 3:30pm - Palladium Theater, St. Petersburg, FL
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Music Fest for ALS
Saturday, March 17, 2012 - 1:00pm - Memory Mall at UCF.
Presented by Pat's Liquor and Phi Delta Theta.


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 NEWS & CHAPTER INFORMATION

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CARE SERVICES

The ALS Association Florida Chapter iscommitted to empowering people with Lou Gehrig's Disease and their families to live fuller lives by providing them with compassionate care and support.

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 LIVING WITH ALS

  • Take Charge
  • Manage and Maintain your Physical and Emotional Health
  • Navigate the Insurance and Health Care Systems
  • Evaluate Therapies
  • Gather Resources

Along the way, you can Make a Difference. Living with ALS.


FOR HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS

The Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Continuing Education Module. 
ATSDR Division of Health Studies and the Division of Toxicology & Environmental Medicine ONLINE ALS training with 1.5 CME, CNE, CHES, or CEU  for physicians as well as other public health professionals. 

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NEWLY DIAGNOSED

Receiving an ALS diagnosis can be challenging and overwhelming. There are questions to ask, answers to discover, and so much to consider. Our team is here to support those living with ALS and provide all the information, support, and resources you need to live a full life with ALS.

Click here for more information.

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QUESTIONS? CALL OUR CARE COORDINATORS

Judie Benwick - North Florida - 888-257-1717, ext. 112

Aimee Freedman - North East Florida - 888-257-1717, ext. 117

Heran Sisay - Tampa Bay Area - 888-257-1717, ext. 103

Cynthia Wright - Bilingual Coordinator - 888-257-1717, ext. 114

Rhonda Rittenhouse - Orlando - 888-257-1717, ext. 109

Patti Stanco - South West Florida - 888-257-1717, ext. 110

Jesica Bianchi - South East Florida - 888-257-1717, ext. 122


PIECE BY PIECE

Check out our award-winning awareness campaign, Piece By Piece. Many thanks to our extraordinary advertising agency, Dunn & Co. for their creative genius and commitment to our mission.

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The ALS Association Florida Chapter has teamed up with some of the best ALS physicians and clinics in the state. Find a clinic in your area.

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NEW WALK TO DEFEAT ALS PSA

We are so excited about our NEW Walk to Defeat ALS PSA, created by the amazing team at Dunn & Co.

Thank you to everyone at Dunn & Co., and to Troy Dunn for his generosity and dedication to spreading ALS awareness.




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Thank you to the creative team at Dunn & Co. Advertising for producing our fantastic new Walk to Defeat ALS PSA. Also thanks to everyone at Sound Asylum for donating their time on the music and sound.

Photo left to right: Josh Adams (Multimedia)
Heidi Little (in front of Glen) (Production)
Glen Hosking (Associate Creative Director)
Sarah Waldie (Account Executive)
Ernan DeLeon (Multimedia)
Grant Gunderson (Art Director)
Not pictured: Troy Dunn (President, Dunn & Co.), Brittany Meronek (Art Director), Billy McCreary (Multimedia), Curtis Graham (Cinematographer), Tim Fowler.


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 Thanks to Dunn & Co. and Think Shapes for their donation to our new
Walk to Defeat ALS campaign.

THANK YOU TO OUR 2012 WALK SPONSORS

The 2012 Walk to Defeat ALS is presented by:
   Quantum Rehab (A Division of Pride Mobility Products)

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OUR MISSION: Leading the fight to treat and cure ALS through global research and nationwide advocacy while also empowering people with Lou Gehrig's Disease and their families to live fuller lives by providing them with compassionate care and support.


The ALS Association Florida Chapter
(888) 257-1717  °  3242 Parkside Center Circle  °  Tampa, FL 33619-0907 °  Fax (813) 637-9010


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