Every dollar counts in the fight against ALS!
When you Speak Out Against ALS and make a donation, your funds go to support those living with this disease. The ALS Association covers all the bases by providing local patient and family support, global cutting edge research, and advocacy. Your donation will go directly to supporting all of our efforts!
Our vision is to, not only find a cure for ALS, but to also help those living with the disease lead a productive life. Typical equipment needed for those fighting ALS are:
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$25
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Safety transfer belt
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$40
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Two hours of in-home care (dressing, bathing, etc.)
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$60
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Door chime to call for help
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$100
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Lifeline emergency call device installation and one month's rental;
Lifeline emergency call service for two months
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$150
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One resource (support) group session + available at no cost to any attendee
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$200
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Environmental control unit for those living with ALS to access television
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$250
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Home visit by our ALS Association Care Service Coordinator + available at no cost to those diagnosed with ALS or their families
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$500
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Communication device evaluation
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$550
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Lightweight wheelchair
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$1,600
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Power Hoyer Patient Lift Unit
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$1,700
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EZ Pivot (helps move patients around)
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$2,000
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"Ask the Experts" Educational Program for ALS Association families and health care professionals
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$3,800
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Dynawrite communication device
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$15,000
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Eye gaze-based tracking system used with computer/monitor to facilitate communication based on eye movement
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$25,000
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Complex customized Power Wheelchair
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Your dollars will be hard at work providing care and support for those living with ALS as well as funding important research and advocacy efforts to find a cause and cure for this disease!
