ALS Awareness Month: 31 Ways in 31 Days

Tuesday, May 1

Sign up to be an ALS Association Advocate.

As an ALS Association Advocate, you can help change the laws and policies.

Just TWO WEEKS until National ALS Advocacy Day.

Sign up to be an ALS Association Advocate. As an ALS Association Advocate, you can help change laws and policies.

Host a fundraising event in your area through the One Dollar Difference. Get started!

Follow the Greater NY Chapter on Social Media.

Receive our Care Services focused monthly electronic newsletter, The Exchange.

Sign up!

Walk in the New York City Walk to Defeat ALS; can’t make it? You can still fundraise in your own virtual Walk. Raise more than $50 and receive a Walk to Defeat ALS t-shirt; Tell us why you walk.

Share the Jason Alexander "Action ALS" PSA.

Help raise public awareness about Lou Gehrig's Disease.

Engage your local Patch.com or community newspaper to write a story about ALS for ALS Awareness Month or write a Letter to the Editor and tell them in your own words.

Volunteers are the driving force behind The ALS Association.

Sign up for volunteer opportunities at your local Chapter or the National Office.

Sign up to receive Chapter emails on a number of topics – research, advocacy, patient services, Monthly Updates, Walk to Defeat ALS, and special events.

Read and share "ALS Across America" stories and see the images of these inspirational people who live life to the fullest and help others battling ALS.

Donate an iPad or other equipment to help patients communicate.

Contact our Assistive Technology Specialist at (212) 720-3057 or blieman@als-ny.org

This Mother’s Day, we remember those wonderful mothers and grandmothers who have battled ALS.
Make a gift in their memory or honor and give the gift of hope for other mothers and grandmothers.

Music Monday: Treat yourself and listen to some recordings by blues legend Lead Belly or jazz great Charles Mingus, both stricken by ALS.

It's Virtual Advocacy Day! Send letters to Senators and Congressmen, increase ALS awareness and promote our Legislative Priorities.

Stay informed on our ALS research efforts. Attend an upcoming research webinar.

Sign up to receive Vision Express, our monthly National eNewsletter.

Click here to read back issues of our bi-annual printed magazine, Vision.

Follow the Greater NY Walk to Defeat ALS on Social Media.

Fight ALS with a bequest or other planned gift.

Find out how.

Walk in the Long Branch, NJ Walk to Defeat ALS. Can’t make it? You can still fundraise in your own virtual Walk. Raise more than $50 and receive a Walk to Defeat ALS t-shirt; Tell us why you walk.

Give the caregiver a break and provide help for someone living with ALS and their family.

Contact Christine Dunn at (212) 720- 3044 or dunn@als-ny.org for info.

Stay up-to-date on our cutting-edge global ALS research program.

Download the latest issue of Research ALS Today.

Mitch Albom’s 54th Birthday – Great time to pick up Tuesday’s with Morrie. Copies can be purchased through the Chapter at (212) 619-1400 with proceeds going directly to the Chapter.

FOUR Walks to Defeat ALS remaining in 2012.

Fight ALS Every Payday. Giving at work through payroll deductions is simple and there are many convenient ways to contribute.

Click here for more information!

Long Memorial Day Weekend begins! Rent an old movie starring David Niven and enjoy his incredible film career before he was stricken with ALS.

Tell your ALS story to a friend, neighbor, co-worker who doesn’t yet know it.

It's Memorial Day. A perfect time to celebrate those who fought for our freedom. Visit the Wall of Honor - Share your veteran story!

Young? Professional? Join the Young Professionals Group.

Still struggling with loss? Join an ALS Support Group in your area.

Spread ALS Awareness all year long – Wear an ALS Awareness bracelet or get an ALS Awareness Ribbon bumper sticker. Items can be purchased through the Chapter at (212) 619-1400.