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ALS stands for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, sometimes called Lou Gehrig's disease. It is a rapidly progressive and fatal neuromuscular disease that is characterized by degeneration of a select group of nerve cells and pathways (motor neurons) in the brain and spinal cord. This loss of motor neurons leads to progressive paralysis of the voluntary muscles. For more information on ALS, please visit the [About ALS] section. The ALS Society of Ontario is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing the necessary equipment and support services to those living with ALS as well as to provide funding to the ALS Society of Canada towards research for a cure. Our organization consists of a small staff, located throughout the province, and an army of dedicated volunteers. For more information on our organization, please visit the [About Us] section. AnnouncementsCheck Out Our New Videos!
ALS Society of Ontario Hits the Hardwood!Join ALS Ontario and the Toronto Raptors at the Air Canada Centre and help support people living with ALS! Discounted tickets are available for the following games this season, with partial proceeds benefiting the Society: ALS Night with the Marlies Returns!Join us at the Ricoh Coliseum in Toronto on February 15, 2009 for our annual Night with the Marlies! You can watch the Marlies take on the Falcons at a discounted price, with partial proceeds benefiting ALS Ontario. Tickets cost $20 for centre ice seats (regular price: $30) and $17 for accessible seats (regular price: $18). Purchase your tickets by January 15th and you'll be entered in a draw to win a hockey stick autographed by the Marlies! To order, contact Darryl Silverstein at 416-263-3926, or click here to download the order form and fax it to 416-263-3901. |
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January 7th, 2009
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Enjoy a fabulous meal and support ALS Ontario!
January 13th, 2009
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January 14th, 2009
 Volunteers from across the province attended the event, which recognized their accomplishments. Elizabeth's Concert of Hope - The Mobility Tour launches November 15 in Hamilton, with partial proceeds benefiting the ALS Society of Ontario. The 2008 Hike for ALS was held at the Kortright Centre in Woodbridge on September 27 and was our most successful to date.
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In October, the ALS Society of Ontario launched our new educational videos section. The videos are geared toward people with ALS, their caregivers, relatives and health professionals. The project is called "Capacity Building Through Technology" and was made possible through a SEED grant from the ALS Society of Canada. Two new videos have been added: "Joe: Living with ALS" and "Making Decisions."