Add the ALS Society of Quebec to the list of non-profit organizations thinking outside of the box during these COVID-19 times. ALS is a neurodegenerative incurable fatal illness that destroys motor neurons. People with ALS gradually lose their mobility, but also their ability to talk, eat and eventually, breathe. Senses are not affected and 80 percent die within two to five years after the diagnosis. There are currently more than 500 Quebecers living with ALS.
It is known as Lou Gehrigâs disease after the baseball great who succumbed to ALS on June 2, 1941. For the past two years Major League Baseball has recognized this as âLou Gehrig Day.â Locally, former Expos, sports, media (including me) and entertainment personalities have united to Strike out ALS. Everyone is invited to take part in this initiative by sharing their stories, pictures and a message of hope through an impressive mosaic. They can also honor someone who is living with ALS, or a lost a loved one and
What: The Michael Hoefflin Foundation will host its 1st Move4MHF Virtual Event for the entire month of June 2021. To register after May 1st, make a donation, or find additional information, please go to www.mhf.org.
The planned annual fundraiser offers hope to those who may feel there is none and also helps relieve some of the additional and unforeseen challenges and expenses associated with a cancer diagnosis. All funds raised from the event go directly to support the Michael Hoefflin Foundation and its services.
SCV Water Gardening Class: Managing Soils And Fertilizers In The SCV
When: Saturday, June 12 at 9 a.m.
Through a prestigious national grant, Dr. Stephanie Gerow is designing a system to help agencies provide effective behavior interventions for children with developmental disabilities.