November newsletter with walk - Sacramento - ALS Association

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Dear Friends: The 9th Annual Walk to Defeat ALS event was a hands-down winner! 1,500 people showed up in support of our PALS and caregivers; breaking all attendance records from any other Walk in the Chapter’s history! We are very pleased to announce that we raised more money than we did last year and we are continuing to see donations come in from team captains, individual walkers and corporate sponsors! Your participation in the 2009 Walk helped to raise funds and awareness—proving again that our PALS will not face this disease alone. For many of our PALS, this year’s Walk was their first—and while we hope to see them in the subsequent years; we are painfully aware that some may have only one opportunity to walk to defeat the disease that has so boldly and catastrophically stripped them of their life. Our job is to ensure newly diagnosed patients are provided with the care, love and support needed to navigate through the myriad of challenges they will face. The Walk offers the unique opportunity to directly fund the services needed by our PALS. Out of pocket costs can be up to $250,000 annually—thus creating a barrier for many seeking to improve their quality of life. Our programs and services help to augment those costs by providing loaned medical equipment, respite funding and support services. Having an advocate to help with these issues is not only helpful, but essential for those without the support of an extended family/ caregiver network. The ALS Chapter staff is committed to providing compassionate care and support to PALS, caregivers and families and will continue to champion for those who are most vulnerable. Thank you again for all that you did to make the Walk a success! I look forward to seeing you all again next year! Warmly, A m y S u g i m o t o , E x e c u t i v e D i r e c t o r
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