News from the A.L.S. Family Charitable Foundation

Greetings!

Thank you for your interest in the A.L.S. Family Charitable Foundation! The Foundation was started in 2001 in hopes of creating a brighter future for those living with A.L.S. in New England and honors all the courageous individuals and families touched by this disease.

Over 30,000 people are living with A.L.S. today, a disease that causes a progressive degeneration of motor neurons in the body affecting voluntary muscle control. Those affected eventually lose their livelihood, their independence and ultimately their lives.

It is through your charitable contributions, volunteering and event attendance that we are able to provide financial relief to those suffering with this terrible disease, contribute to research to help find a cure and help families enjoy the time they have left with their loved ones.

The A.L.S. Family Charitable Foundation is "Going Green," with this premier online issue of our Newsletter which will be e-mailed monthly. We are urging you to click here to send us an email to opt-out of the print version and help us save pennies and the planet!

We would love to hear from you! Email us at Marketing@ALSFamily.org if you would like to get involved, need assistance or would like to share your story!

Make the A.L.S. Family part of your family!

Warmest Regards,
The A.L.S. Family Charitable Foundation

Foundation Changes

New Email Address

We are transitioning from alsfamily@aol.com to Marketing@ALSFamily.org so please update your email contact file accordingly!

Farewell to Tara

Tara Cronin has been the Foundation's Marketing Director for the past four years. She was delighted over the Summer to learn that, in addition to her 13 year old daughter, she will soon be the mother to twins! While Tara will miss her work at the Foundation, she is very excited to take the time to raise her children and become a full-time Mom. Congratulations to you, Tara, you will be missed!

Pamela Morin - New Marketing Director

We are delighted to welcome Pamela Morin as the new Marketing Director for the Foundation. Pam has been a life-long Cape Cod resident, attending Suffolk University's Cape Cod location where she received a degree in Public Relations. She has previously worked as Communications Manager for the Falmouth Chamber of Commerce and freelance for the Bonita Springs and Yarmouth Chambers of Commerce as well as various local small businesses and is actively involved in the Falmouth Young Professionals organization.

Tim Denmark Joins the Board

Tim Denmark joins us as our newest member of the Board of Directors. Tim was instrumental in the success of our first Golf Tournament this past May, serving as Chairman of the Committee. Tim owns Denmark Cleaning Services in North Falmouth. We are grateful for all Tim has done for us in the past and look forward to his contributions in the future!

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Texas Hold 'Em
Charity Poker Tournament

Texas Hold 'Em

Join us on February 28th for a "Texas Hold 'Em Charity Poker Tournament" to raise money for the fight against Lou Gehrig's Disease.

Players may register the day of the event at 1:30 p.m. The tournament is open to players age 21 and up, and a $50 cash donation per player is required. There will also be a 50/50 raffle.

If you are interested in sponsoring this event, please email Pam at marketing@alsfamily.org or call 508.759.9696.

Proceeds from the fundraiser benefit the A.L.S. Family Charitable Foundation, Inc.

Mark Your Calendars!

May 8: Mother's Day Charity Luncheon "Cruise to Cure A.L.S."

June 7: A.L.S. "Drive Fore the Green" Charity Golf Classic

September 12: 14th Annual "Cliff Walk" for A.L.S. Fundraiser

Effortless Ways to Help Us

iGive.com allows you to raise money for the A.L.S. Family Charitable Foundation every time you shop online at any of their 774 participating stores. When you register and again any time you make a purchase, iGive makes a donation directly to our Foundation (you pay nothing)!

If you do happen to make a purchase through iGive within 45 days of joining, they'll donate an EXTRA $5 to your favorite cause! Make your shopping Make a difference - it's easy to find the things you need AND raise money for a good cause.

GoodSearch is a search engine which donates 50-percent of its revenue to the charities and schools designated by its users. You use GoodSearch exactly as you would any other search engine. Because it's powered by Yahoo!, you get proven search results. The money GoodSearch donates to your cause comes from its advertisers - you do not spend a dime!

TD Bank Members can help us raise money with no cost to you! Simply register your account with TD Bank requesting A.L.S. Family Charitable Foundation as your charity of choice and TD Bank will make an annual contribution based on the balance of participating members' accounts! Call 508.759.7511 or email jeffrey.beals@tdbanknorth.com to enroll today.

Your Contributions

Students Making a Difference: Chatham English students raised funds after being touched by reading Tuesdays with Morrie in class and Wareham donated proceeds from their Summer Care Fair.

Music of the Bay donated a guitar which was raffled off to help raise money.

The Gilligan Family donated a state of the art bike which was raffled off on ebay to raise funds for the Foundation.

Henry & Lorraine Berube celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary and in lieu of gifts requested donations be made in honor of PALS George Kerr.

Butler Family Spaghetti Dinner raised money in memory of Heath Millward to support the Heath Millward Vacation Fund.

Interested in helping?

Attend one of our events or create your own using FirstGiving.com!

Scholarship Season is Here

Do you know a soon to be graduating high school senior heading to college?

The A.L.S. Family Charitable Foundation Scholarship Program provides scholarships to students who have been directly affected by a family member's diagnosis of ALS.

Email Pam at marketing@alsfamily.org for guidelines and applications.

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The A.L.SFamily Charitable Foundation, Inc., is a

registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to

raising funds for research and patient programs.

For more information call 508.759.9696 or visit www.alsfamily.org.