June 2012 - The ALS Association Greater Sacramento
June 2012 - The ALS Association Greater Sacramento
June 2012 - The ALS Association Greater Sacramento
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Walk to Defeat Update<br />
Page 3<br />
<strong>The</strong> Walk to Defeat Website is up and we already have 35<br />
walkers registered. A special thank you to those team<br />
Captians that have already signed up:<br />
Brieanne Baumbach, Mitzi’s Miracle Makers<br />
Cindy Fuentes, Amelia’s Avengers<br />
Monica Garcia, Benny’s Angels<br />
Cherie Felsch, Cross/Novo/Moreno Fans<br />
Kathy Prado, Folsom Lake Toyota Care Team<br />
Judy Morgan, James “Tops” Morgan Team<br />
Ashley Coleman, Love you Gobbs<br />
Christa Emmons, Reach for the Stars<br />
Erin Sanchez, Team Grace<br />
Germaine Ramos, Team Olga<br />
Julie Hintz, Tom’s Team<br />
Whitney Toscano, Toscano<br />
Melissa Walden, Walking for Walden<br />
Goal: $225,000<br />
Raised to date: $7,555<br />
Participants: 54<br />
Helpful Web Sites<br />
Americans with Disabilities Act<br />
www.usdoj.gov<br />
<strong>The</strong> Joint Commissions on the Accreditation Healthcare<br />
Organizations<br />
www.jointcommission.org<br />
Paralyzed Veterans of America<br />
www.pva.org<br />
Medicare<br />
www.medicare.gov<br />
National <strong>Association</strong> of Area Agencies on Aging<br />
www.n4a.org<br />
U.S. House of Representatives<br />
www.house.gov<br />
U.S. Senate<br />
www.senate.gov<br />
Legislation Status<br />
thomas.loc.gov<br />
California Department of Veterans Affairs (CDVA)<br />
Tele: 800-952-5626 (toll free) Web: www.cdva.ca.gov<br />
Reno VA Medical Center<br />
SCI Telehealth Clinic Tele: 775-786-7200< ext. 1378<br />
VA Northern California<br />
Julie Moua, MSW, SCI/D Coordinator Tele: 916-843-9130<br />
Social Security Administration<br />
Tele:800-772-1213 (toll free) Web:www.ssa.gov<br />
Free App for the IPAD<br />
Developed by an <strong>ALS</strong> Patient. For more information<br />
please visit:<br />
www.verballyapp.com<br />
Forbes Norris Clinic<br />
Appointment Line: 415-600-3604
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