Register with the Greater Los Angeles Chapter today to begin receiving Free Services. Call (866) 750-ALSA (2572) or email us at info@alsala.org. The Greater Los Angeles Chapter is ready to serve you regardless of when you were diagnosed. We have a range of services and information to guide and assist you. Our patient services staff can arrange for you to access case managers, support groups, medical assistive equipment, and other services provided by the Chapter. Our staff is in the office Monday through Friday to answer any questions you may have.
click here to get the latest Living with ALS Manual from The ALS Association
click here for service referrals, area clinics, support groups, our Equipment Loan Program and other information

The Greater Los Angeles Chapter is dedicated to serving military personnel who have ALS. We have a range of services, information, and support systems ready to help current or former service men and women cope with the treatment and management of ALS, including a Veterans Affairs Liaison on staff. We encourage newly diagnosed veterans to register with the Greater Los Angeles Chapter as soon as possible to begin receiving our services, all of which are provided Free of Charge. You will be assigned to a case manager who will work with you to determine your current and future needs. Call us today at 1-866-750-2572 or email us at info@alsala.org.
click here to learn more about chapter resources and benefits information for Veterans with ALS

Tom Horton discusses his participation in the Catalina Classic Paddleboard Race to raise money for The ALS Association Greater Los Angeles Chapter in honor of his mother Peacha, who died of ALS in 2005. Tom raced from Catalina Island to the Manhattan Beach Pier, braving winds, swells and sharks across 32 miles of open ocean to fight Lou Gehrig's Disease. Chapter President and CEO Fred Fisher is also interviewed about the latest ALS information and research, the importance of patient care, the need for a comprehensive treatment plan, and Chapter services available for Veterans with ALS.
click here to hear the interview with Tom and Fred

"For 10 years, I have lived with ALS," begins Michael Gagner's courageous account of his struggle with Lou Gehrig's Disease, Finding my second wind, which he wrote using voice recognition software. The article appeared in the September 19, 2009 issue of The Bakersfield Californian. "I've had many bad days, but Feb. 20, 2008, stands out. I was attending the annual meeting of the Greater Los Angeles Chapter of The ALS Association, or ALSA. My wife Stacy Inman and I were being honored as volunteers of the year for our fundraising and advocacy efforts in Kern County. Little did the audience know that I was struggling to breathe."
click here to read Michael Gagner's full article in The Bakersfield Californian

Communication boards can be useful tools if you are no longer able to depend on speech or writing for all your communication needs. Some are "ready-made" while others can be customized to fit your needs and physical abilities. If you need to spell out messages, an alphabet board can be created, and can include your frequently used words and phrases. There are also picture boards, pain boards, and a number of other communication boards available. If you are having difficulty pointing with your finger, partner assisted scanning, eye linking, or eye pointing may be used to help you access letters and messages.
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The Greater Los Angeles Chapter's 28-page Spring 2009 newsletter is packed with news and information! This issue includes features on our February Annual Meeting and 2009 Awards, CART's assistive technology services, our recent caregiver seminars and groups, two Walk to Defeat ALS TM events, reports on the Mick Asbury Sporting Clays Tournament, Cabaret of Hope, Autocross Challenge, and Grassroots Acoustica fundraisers, the results of the student-led Fashion Fest, Viewpoint Walk, and BMX Racing events, the latest Chapter grants and awards, our 2008-2009 Honor Roll of Donors, critical advocacy and research news that affects our ALS patients, their families and supporters, and much more!
click here for a PDF of our new Spring 2009 Messenger newsletter

Step 1: If you previously enrolled a Ralphs Club Card to benefit The ALS Association Greater Los Angeles Chapter, you will need to upgrade to the new Ralphs Rewards Card at any Ralphs store. If you already have a Food 4 Less Rewards Card, go to Step 2. If not, you can pick one up at any Food 4 Less grocery Store. Step 2: You need to register your Ralphs Rewards Card and Food 4 Less Rewards Card online. Be sure to enter our “Non-Profit Organization Number (NPO)”: 84371. A portion of your grocery bill will be donated to the ALS Association Greater Los Angeles Chapter every time you shop at Ralphs or Food 4 Less! To learn more, click the link below.
click here to learn how to register your Ralphs or Food 4 Less card
para las instrucciones en español de como registrar su tarjeta de Ralphs o de Food 4 Less, haga clic aquí

Make a gift that brings care, comfort and support to countless people in need while acknowledging someone important to you. Contribute to the Community of Hope Tribute Giving Program at The ALS Association Greater Los Angeles Chapter. Give hope while honoring those you love.
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