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1 | Month | Monthly Patient Feature | Key Activity | Awareness Opportunity | Notes | National Media Relations | Template Materials | Social Media Promotion | Website | Publications | |||||||||||
2 | February | Relationships | Includes press releases, web articles, social media posts | Refer to "Home Page FY 15" tab for schedule/placement of content | |||||||||||||||||
3 | Entire Month | Relationships & ALS | No | No | Yes | Yes - Web article - http://www.alsa.org/news/archive/social-media-making.html | |||||||||||||||
4 | 2/3/2014 | Chapter Partnership with Sundt Construction | Greater Sacramento, Greater San Diego & Arizona to host golf tournaments in memory of former Sundt employee who died from ALS to raise research funds | Yes | No | Yes | Yes - Web article and press release http://www.alsa.org/news/archive/chapters-join-sundt-construction.html and http://www.alsa.org/news/media/press-releases/sundt-construction-partners.html | ||||||||||||||
5 | 2/ 5 - 8/2014 | Leadership Summit & Winter Walk Forum in San Diego, Calif. | Profile pALS who receive awards | No | No | Yes | Yes - Web articles and press release http://www.alsa.org/news/archive/no-limits-tom-masters.html, http://www.alsa.org/news/archive/inez-coffman.html and http://www.alsa.org/news/media/press-releases/luncheon-heroes-livin-with-als.html | ||||||||||||||
6 | 2/4/2014 | Research Grants Awarded | Five grants awarded | Yes | Yes - Social Media Posts | Yes | Web article and press release - http://www.alsa.org/news/archive/new-grants-announced-feb-2014.html and http://www.alsa.org/news/media/press-releases/new-grants-feb-2014.html | ||||||||||||||
7 | 2/5/2014 | Research Update | Embargoed update of study featured in journal Neuron about TDP-43 protein | No | Yes - Social Media Posts | Yes | Web article and press release - http://www.alsa.org/news/archive/gene-mutation-involved-in-als.html and http://www.alsa.org/news/media/press-releases/als-gene-mutation-disrupts.html | ||||||||||||||
8 | 2/13-14/2014 | Valentine's Day | Chapters can highlight local couples & their relationships to local media; national site web article will discuss establishing relationships through the use of technology | No | No | Yes | Yes - E-card and Development piece http://web.alsa.org/site/Ecard?ecard_id=4181 and http://web.alsa.org/site/PageServer?pagename=ALSA_Facebook_Valentines_Day | ||||||||||||||
9 | 2/13/2014 | Phi Delta Theta Partnership | Fraternity Presented Check for Nearly $70,000 at Leadership Summit in San Diego, Calif. | No | No | Yes | Yes - Web article http://www.alsa.org/news/archive/phi-delta-theta-support.html | ||||||||||||||
10 | 2/20/2014 | Spring Walk to Defeat ALS season begins | Recruitment and engagment for spring Walks | No | Yes- News Release | Yes | Yes - Web article and press release - http://www.alsa.org/news/archive/2014-walk-season-starts.html and http://www.alsa.org/news/media/press-releases/2014-walk-to-defeat-als.html | ||||||||||||||
11 | 2/21/2014 | Research Update | Wisconsin Chapter-funded study on TDP-43 protein | No | Yes- Social Media Posts | Yes | Yes- Web article and press release - http://www.alsa.org/news/archive/als-protein-risks-misfolding.html and http://www.alsa.org/news/media/press-releases/als-protein-risks-misfolding.html | ||||||||||||||
12 | 2/21/0214 | Research Update | Greater New York Chapter-funded study on causes of motor neuron death in ALS | No | Yes-Social Media Posts | Yes | Yes - web article and press release - http://www.alsa.org/news/archive/in-sporadic-als-model.html and http://www.alsa.org/news/media/press-releases/nervous-system-support-cells.html | ||||||||||||||
13 | 2/25/2014 | Research Update | Canadian ALS researchers find cell-to-cell spread of misfolded protein | No | Yes- Social Media Posts | Yes | Yes - web article and press release - http://www.alsa.org/news/archive/cell-to-cell-spread.html and http://www.alsa.org/news/media/press-releases/cell-to-cell-spread.html | ||||||||||||||
14 | 2/25/2014 | Major League Baseball Spring Training Starts | No | No | Yes | No | |||||||||||||||
15 | March | Nutrition and ALS | |||||||||||||||||||
16 | Entire Month | Maintaining adequate nutrition as muscles weaken is a challenge in living with ALS. Yet tools and equipment are available to help maintain adequate nutrition and support quality of life. | National Nutrition Month | Highlight Kimberly-Clark sponsorship | No | Yes - Web article | Yes | Yes - Web article - http://www.alsa.org/als-care/living-with-als/maintaining-adequate-nutrition.html | |||||||||||||
17 | 3/2-8/2014 | National Severe Weather Preparedness Week | Have a plan of action for loved ones with ALS during inclement weather | No | No | Yes | Yes - Web article - http://www.alsa.org/als-care/living-with-als/emergency-preparedness.html | ||||||||||||||
18 | 3/3/2014 | Research Update | Study shows high caloric intake is safe in pALS with feeding tube | No | Yes - Social media posts | Yes | Yes- Web article and press release - http://www.alsa.org/news/archive/research-shows-high-calorie.html and http://www.alsa.org/news/media/press-releases/high-caloric-intake-is-safe.html | ||||||||||||||
19 | 3/5/2014 | Research Update | Association-supported research in Nature journal about finding involving mutations in C9orf72 gene | No | Yes - Social media posts | Yes | Yes - Web article and press release - http://www.alsa.org/news/archive/unprecedented-details-of-gene.html and http://www.alsa.org/news/media/press-releases/unprecedented-details-reported.html | ||||||||||||||
20 | 3/10/2014 | Research Update | Association partnering with Robert Packard Center for ALS Research on grant sponsored via the Winokur Family Research Initiative | Yes | Yes - Social media posts | Yes | Yes - web article and press release - http://www.alsa.org/news/archive/alsa-packard-grant.html and http://www.alsa.org/news/media/press-releases/als-association-and-packard-1.html | ||||||||||||||
21 | 3/13/2014 | Research Update | Study involving loss of an ALS-related protein, TDP-43, causes degeneration of motor neurons | No | Yes - Social media posts | Yes | Yes - web article and press release - http://www.alsa.org/news/archive/loss-of-als-related-tdp-43.html and http://www.alsa.org/news/media/press-releases/loss-of-als-related-protein.html | ||||||||||||||
22 | 3/21/2014 | Public Policy Update | Medicare coverage for speech generating devices (SGDs) | No | No | Yes | Yes - web article - http://www.alsa.org/news/archive/medicare-coverage-for-speech.html | ||||||||||||||
23 | 3/25/2014 | Research Update | Study supported by the Wisconsin Chapter involves new technique that generates ALS-derived muscle | No | Yes - Social media posts | Yes | Yes - web article and press release - http://www.alsa.org/news/archive/new-technique-generates.html and http://www.alsa.org/news/media/press-releases/new-technique-generates.html | ||||||||||||||
24 | 3/30/2014 | Research Update | In ALS Association-Supported Study, New Gene Places Emphasis on RNA Processing | Yes | Yes - Social media posts | Yes | Yes - web article and press release - http://www.alsa.org/news/archive/gene-strengthens-rna-processing.html and http://www.alsa.org/news/media/press-releases/als-gene-strengthens-rna.html | ||||||||||||||
25 | 3/31/2014 | MLB Partnerships | Opening Day for Major League Baseball | Opportunity for chapters to partner with area teams to promote ALS in their communities | No | No | Yes | No | |||||||||||||
26 | April | Tax season and financial planning | Research ALS Today | ||||||||||||||||||
27 | Entire Month | Strategic financial planning in the face of serious illness can maximize the current and future financial plans of people with ALS. This helps minimize worry for caregivers and allows those coping with ALS to focus on pALS' quality of life. | Financial options for people with ALS | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |||||||||||||
28 | Entire Month | National Volunteer Month | No | Yes - web article | Yes | Web article and press release - http://www.alsa.org/news/archive/honoring-volunteers-and-all.html | |||||||||||||||
29 | 4/2/2014 | Medicare Coverage for Speech Generating Devices | Changes regarding "capped rental." | No | No | Yes | Web article - http://www.alsa.org/news/archive/medicare-coverage-speech2.html | ||||||||||||||
30 | 4/3/2014 | Statement on Brainstorm Trial in US | Update on current study taking place in Israel that is expected to start as Phase II trial in U.S. in 2014 | No | No | Yes | Web article - http://www.alsa.org/news/archive/brainstorm-trial-update.html | ||||||||||||||
31 | 4/15/2014 | ALSRP Award Applications Recommended for Funding | ALS Research Projects recommended for funding through this Department of Defense Program | No | Yes- Social media posts | Yes | Web article and press release - http://www.alsa.org/news/archive/alsrp-awards-2014.html and http://www.alsa.org/news/media/press-releases/dod-new-awards.html | ||||||||||||||
32 | 4/24/2014 | 75th Anniversary of Lou Gehrig's Farewell Speech/2014 AAM Campaign | Awareness and research donation-based activities | Yes- MNR | Yes - web article | Yes | Web article and press release - http://www.alsa.org/news/archive/75th-anniversary-speech.html and http://www.alsa.org/news/media/press-releases/75-anniversary-of-speech.html | ||||||||||||||
33 | 4/25/2014 | Research Update | Study finds exercise may reduce the risk of ALS. | No | Yes - Social media posts | Yes | Web article and press release - http://www.alsa.org/news/archive/exercise-may-reduce-risk.html and http://www.alsa.org/news/media/press-releases/exercise-may-reduce-als-risk.html | ||||||||||||||
34 | 4/25/2014 | Cytokinetics Notice | Benefit-ALS research study announcement | No | No | Yes | Web article - http://www.alsa.org/news/archive/results-of-benefit-als.html | ||||||||||||||
35 | Apr. 26 - May 3 | American Academy of Neurology Conference | No | No | TBD | See May | |||||||||||||||
36 | 4/28/2014 | Call for Applications | ALS clinical management grants for TREAT ALS | No | No | Yes | Web article - http://www.alsa.org/news/archive/call-cmg-2014.html | ||||||||||||||
37 | 4/28/2014 | ALS Association and American Brain Foundation Two-Year Fellowship Application Announcement | Fellowship supports clinical research training. | No | Yes - Social media posts | Yes | Web article - http://www.alsa.org/news/archive/call-2014-fellowship.html | ||||||||||||||
38 | 4/28/2014 | BrainStorm Trial | Trials set to begin in U.S. | No | No | Yes | Web article - http://www.alsa.org/news/archive/fda-approves-brainstorm-trial.html | ||||||||||||||
39 | 4/28/2014 | Sheila Essey Award Announcement | No | Yes - Social media posts | Yes | Web article and press release - http://www.alsa.org/news/archive/2014-essey-award.html and http://www.alsa.org/news/media/press-releases/2014-essey-award-pr.html | |||||||||||||||
40 | 4/29/2014 | Cytokinetics Update | Discussed 4/29 at AAN Conference in Philadelphia. | No | No | Yes | Web article - http://www.alsa.org/news/archive/update-on-cytokinetics.html | ||||||||||||||
41 | May | Veterans & ALS - Surviving Spouse Benefits | |||||||||||||||||||
42 | Entire Month | Honoring our veterans and increasing awareness of benefits available to those with ALS and their families | ALS Awareness Month | Yes | Yes - social media posts | Yes | See April 24 above | ||||||||||||||
43 | Lou Gehrig - 75th Anniversary of "Luckiest Man" Speech | Kick off activities thru June with promotion in July | Yes - See website notes | Yes - social media posts on chapter calendar | Yes | Multimedia News Release sent via PR Newswire | |||||||||||||||
44 | 5/1/2014 | VA Housing Grants to Veterans | Veterans with ALS and those on active duty automatically are eligible for Specially Adaptive Housing (SAH) Grant. | No | No | Yes | Web article - http://www.alsa.org/als-care/living-with-als/va-expedites-access-to-housing.html | ||||||||||||||
45 | 5/1/2014 | 2014 Advocacy Day | Lists information on conference events as well as following on Twitter and live stream posted to Facebook | No | No | Yes | Web article - http://www.alsa.org/news/archive/2014-advocacy-day-participate.html | ||||||||||||||
46 | 5/2/2014 | New President & CEO Announced | National Board of Trustees Names Barbara Newhouse as President & CEO at ALS Association | Yes | No | Yes | Web article, bio and press release - http://www.alsa.org/news/archive/barbara-newhouse.html, http://www.alsa.org/news/archive/barbara-newhouse-bio.html and http://www.alsa.org/news/media/press-releases/bot-announces-barbara-newhouse.html | ||||||||||||||
47 | 5/7-9/2014 | National ALS Advocacy Day & Public Policy Conference | No | No | Yes - retweets from Public Policy handle and newsfeed on Facebook | Yes - TBD | |||||||||||||||
48 | 5/8/2014 | Papa John Becomes New National Walk Ambassador | Papa John's Pizza CEO/Founder John Schnatter signs on as National Walk Ambassador. | Yes | No | Yes | Press release - http://www.alsa.org/news/media/press-releases/papa-johns-helps-boost.html | ||||||||||||||
49 | Pride/Quantum Mobility | TBD | TBD | Yes | Yes | ||||||||||||||||
50 | 5/11/2014 | Mother's Day | Promote Promise Fund | No | Yes - social media posts | Yes | No | ||||||||||||||
51 | 5/14/2014 | Drug Company Working Group Meeting | Article discusses group's meeting that occurred at 2014 AAN Conference in Philadelphia | No | Yes - social media posts | Yes | Web article - http://www.alsa.org/news/archive/2014-drug-company-working-group.html | ||||||||||||||
52 | 5/19/2014 | Biomarkers Meeting | ALS Assn. and ALS TDI to co-host meeting with industry leaders on biomarkers for ALS. | Yes | Yes - social media posts | Yes | Web article and press release - http://www.alsa.org/news/archive/leaders-discuss-biomarkers.html and http://www.alsa.org/news/media/press-releases/academic-and-pharmaceutical-leaders-meet.html | ||||||||||||||
53 | 5/22/2014 | 2014 AAN Summary | Summary of 2014 conference highlights on ALS | No | Yes - social media posts | Yes | Summary - http://www.alsa.org/news/archive/new-research-at-aan-2014.html | ||||||||||||||
54 | 5/26/2014 | Memorial Day | Opportunity to raise awareness about the connection between military service and ALS; connect to Wall of Honor | No | No | Yes | No | ||||||||||||||
55 | 5/29/2014 | Biomarkers Meeting | Summary of Biomarkers meeting in Boston that took place on 5/19. | No | Yes-social media posts | Yes | Web article - http://www.alsa.org/news/archive/moving-forward-on-biomarkers.html | ||||||||||||||
56 | June | Disaster preparedness | |||||||||||||||||||
57 | Entire Month | Preparing for disasters allows people to respond appropriately to emergencies and re-establish daily care needs quickly | Emergency Preparedness/Hurricane Season | No | Yes- social media posts; newsletter article | Yes | Web article - http://www.alsa.org/als-care/living-with-als/emergency-preparedness.html | ||||||||||||||
58 | 6/4/2014 | Recognition from Charity Navigator and GuideStar | Association received Four Stars form CN and "Gold" level from GuideStar, both charity "watchdog" groups | No | No | Yes | Web article - http://www.alsa.org/news/archive/receives-high-ratings.html | ||||||||||||||
59 | 6/5/2014 | 2014 Public Policy Conference Highlights | No | No | Yes | Web article - http://www.alsa.org/advocacy/advocacy-day/2014-advocacy-conference.html | |||||||||||||||
60 | Lou Gehrig - 75th Anniversary of "Luckiest Man" Speech | Kick off activities thru June with promotion in July | TBD | TBD | TBD | ||||||||||||||||
61 | 6/15/2014 | Father's Day | Community of Hope promotion opportunity | No | Yes- social media posts | Yes | Yes - slide | ||||||||||||||
62 | 6/19/2014 | Lou Gehrig's Birthday | No | Yes - social media posts; newsletter article | Yes | Web article - http://www.alsa.org/news/archive/a-birthday-wish-for-lou.html | |||||||||||||||
63 | 6/21/2014 | Global Awareness Day - ALS/MND | No | Yes - social media posts | Yes | Web article - http://www.alsa.org/news/archive/recognizing-alsmnd-day.html | |||||||||||||||
64 | 6/26/2014 | "Fighting ALS on a Different Front" | No | No | Yes | Web article - | |||||||||||||||
65 | 6/29/2014 | Research Update | Golden West Chapter-supported research finds ALS protein clearance is key to neuron survival | Yes | No | Yes | Web article and press release - http://www.alsa.org/news/archive/protein-clearance.html and http://www.alsa.org/news/media/press-releases/protein-clearance-is-key.html | ||||||||||||||
66 | July | Traveling with ALS | Vision | ||||||||||||||||||
67 | Entire Month | Strategic planning is key to local and long distance travel | Traveling with ALS | No | Yes - newsletter article | Yes | Web article - http://www.alsa.org/als-care/living-with-als/summertime-means-vacation.html | ||||||||||||||
68 | Entire Month | Independence Day - 75th Anniversary of Lou Gehrig's speech | 7/4/2013 | No | Yes - social media posts; newsletter article | Yes | Web article and press release - http://www.alsa.org/news/archive/remembering-lou-gehrig-and.html and http://www.alsa.org/news/media/press-releases/als-association-recognizes-75th.html | ||||||||||||||
69 | 7/2/2014 | MLB Spreads ALS Awareness on 75th Anniversary of Gehrig's Speech | Linking to MLB fundraiser for Association and three other ALS organizations | No | No | Yes | Web article - http://www.alsa.org/news/archive/mlb-and-all-30-clubs.html | ||||||||||||||
70 | 7/10/2014 | Safenowitz Fellows Meeting | Former and current Milton Safenowitz Fellows met in NYC to form alliances and discuss potential ALS treatment strategies. | No | Yes - social media posts | Yes | Web article - http://www.alsa.org/news/archive/safenowitz-fellows-july2014.html | ||||||||||||||
71 | 7/24/2014 | Registry Findings | First data set for the National ALS Registry | No | Press release, FAQs and talking points (internal use only) | Only re-tweet CDC posts | Press release - http://www.alsa.org/news/media/press-releases/atsdr-reports-first-data-set.html | ||||||||||||||
72 | August | Driving and the ALS Diagnosis | |||||||||||||||||||
73 | Entire Month | Evaluating safe driving ability and using assistive devices or alternate modes of travel is key to successful mobility and transportation. | No | Yes - newsletter article | Yes | Web article - http://www.alsa.org/als-care/living-with-als/driving-challenges-with-als-1.html | |||||||||||||||
74 | Entire Month | Walk Promotion - Year-round event | Engagement and recruit for Walks | No | Yes - social media posts; web article; newsletter article | Yes | Web article - http://www.alsa.org/news/archive/come-make-your-next-step.html | ||||||||||||||
75 | Entire Month | Ice Bucket Challenge | Social media activities started in Massachusetts by Pete Frates are spreading ALS awareness | Yes - Press releases sent intermittently | Yes - Press releases, talking points and FAQs | Yes | Daily press releases from 8/6 onward at www.alsa.org in "News from The ALS Association" section | ||||||||||||||
76 | 8/11/2014 | 2014 Fall Research Awards | Opportunity to highlight award recipients in media. | Yes | Yes - Social media posts; work with chapters who received awards | Yes | Web article and press release - http://www.alsa.org/news/archive/spring-2014-grant-announcement.html and http://www.alsa.org/news/media/press-releases/spring-2014-grant-announcement.html | ||||||||||||||
77 | 8/30/2014 | Debunking Fake News Article | Information matrix debunking non-factual article about The Association. | No | Yes - Web article | Yes | Web article - http://www.alsa.org/news/archive/debunks-article.html | ||||||||||||||
78 | September | " | Annual Report | ||||||||||||||||||
79 | Entire Month | Ice Bucket Challenge | FAQs | Answers questions about mission, staffing and where IBC donations will be directed. | No | Yes - FAQs | Yes | FAQs (sub section of main landing page) - http://www.alsa.org/about-us/ice-bucket-challenge-faq.html | |||||||||||||
80 | Entire Month | Ice Bucket Challenge | Update amount received under "Latest News" area | No | No | Yes | Landing page - http://www.alsa.org/fight-als/ice-bucket-challenge.html | ||||||||||||||
81 | 9/12/2014 | Ice Bucket Challenge | Email fraud warning sent to random people worldwide using a real ALS Association email messaging. | No | No | Yes | Web article - http://www.alsa.org/news/archive/warns-against-email-fraud.html | ||||||||||||||
82 | 9/17/2014 | Ice Bucket Challenge | Thank You Video and Article | A note of gratitude for all who participated in or donated to the Ice Bucket Challenge | No | No | Yes | Web article containing link to Thank You video - http://www.alsa.org/news/archive/als-association-thankyou-video.html | |||||||||||||
83 | 9/22/2014 | Ice Bucket Challenge | Challenge enthusiasm supports other ALS activities. | No | No | Yes | Web article - http://www.alsa.org/news/archive/ice-bucket-challenge-092214.html | ||||||||||||||
84 | October | Start of influenza season | |||||||||||||||||||
85 | Entire month | People with ALS should get vaccinated | Start of flu season | No | Yes - newsletter article; social media posts | Yes | Web article - http://www.alsa.org/als-care/living-with-als/flu-season.html | ||||||||||||||
86 | Entire month | International AAC Awareness Month | No | No | Yes | No | |||||||||||||||
87 | 10/2/2014 | Ice Bucket Challenge | Intital expenditures | Commitment totaling $34.2 million, with bulk going toward ALS research | Yes | No | Yes | Press release and web articles - http://www.alsa.org/news/media/press-releases/ibc-initial-commitment.html; http://www.alsa.org/news/archive/funding-als-act.html; http://www.alsa.org/news/archive/fund-big-data-approach.html; http://www.alsa.org/news/archive/funding-neuro-collaborative.html; http://www.alsa.org/news/archive/funding-project-mine.html | |||||||||||||
88 | 10/8/2014 | CFC/Workplace Giving | Web visuals and article for 2014 campaign | No | Yes- slide | Yes | Web article - http://www.alsa.org/donate/workplace-giving.html | ||||||||||||||
89 | 10/10/2014 | Research Update | Gene therapy study featured in scientific journal Molecular Therapy. | Yes | Yes -social media posts | Yes | Press release - http://www.alsa.org/news/media/press-releases/gene-therapy-to-modulate.html | ||||||||||||||
90 | 10/10/2014 | Research Update | Disease spread in mouse model highlights protein misfolding in ALS | No | Yes -social media posts | Yes | Press release and web article - http://www.alsa.org/news/media/press-releases/spotlight-on-protein-misfolding.html and http://www.alsa.org/news/archive/spotlight-on-protein-misfolding.html | ||||||||||||||
91 | 10/17/2014 | Board Member Passing | Association Mourns Loss of Board of Trustees Member Cynthia Douthat | No | No | No | Web article - http://www.alsa.org/news/archive/cynthia-douthat.html | ||||||||||||||
92 | 10/22/2014 | Research Update | Association Partners with ALS ACT, Treat ALS NEALS Consortium to Issue RFPs | Yes | Yes - social media posts | Yes | Press release and web article - http://www.alsa.org/news/media/press-releases/rfp-phaseii-treatment.html and http://www.alsa.org/news/archive/rfp-phaseii-treatment.html | ||||||||||||||
93 | Research Update | Newly Discovered Gene Supports Role for Neuron Transport Defects in ALS | No | Yes - social media posts | Yes | Press release and web article -http://www.alsa.org/news/media/press-releases/gene-supports-transport-defects.html and http://www.alsa.org/news/archive/gene-supports-transport-defects.html | |||||||||||||||
94 | 10/26/2014 | Make a Difference Day | No | Yes | No | ||||||||||||||||
95 | 10/28/2014 | End of baseball season - Major and Minor League thank you and follow-up | Features photos from chapters about ALS awareness activities during regular season | No | Yes - Web article | Yes | Web article - http://www.alsa.org/news/archive/baseball-events-2014.html | ||||||||||||||
96 | Ice Bucket Challenge - Funding Announcement | Association announces it will triple spending on ALS research. | Yes | Yes - social media posts | Yes | Press release and web article - http://www.alsa.org/news/media/press-releases/research-spending-triples.html and http://www.alsa.org/news/archive/research-spending-triples.html | |||||||||||||||
97 | November | National Family Caregivers Month | Research ALS Today | ||||||||||||||||||
98 | Entire Month | Acknowledging, thanking and supporting the estimated 60 million family caregivers who provide care for their loved ones across the country | National Family Caregivers Month | A coordinated plan for the NFCM and Veterans Day Campaigns will be sent well in advance | Yes | Yes - Talking points; social media posts; slide; newsletter article and press release | Yes | Press release and web article - http://www.alsa.org/news/media/press-releases/caregivers-month-2014.html and http://www.alsa.org/news/archive/caregivers-month-2014.html | |||||||||||||
99 | Entire Month | Assistive Technology for Caregivers | How assistive technology benefits people caregiving for those with ALS | No | Yes - Web article | Yes | Yes - Web article - http://www.alsa.org/als-care/caregivers/caregivers-month/assistive-technology-caregivers.html | ||||||||||||||
100 | 11/4/2014 | Ice Bucket Challenge - Followup | Additional information about funding priorities | No | Yes - social media posts | Yes | Web article - http://www.alsa.org/news/archive/research-spending-additional-statement.html |