2nd Annual ALS Canada Virtual Research Forum
August 9th and 10th, 2017 – 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. ET
ALS (also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease) is a progressive neuromuscular disease in which nerve cells die and leave voluntary muscles paralyzed.
Every day two or three Canadians die of the disease.
For Care and to support a cure for ALS
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Our Mission Information Video
The ALS Society of BC is dedicated to providing direct support to ALS patients, along with their families and caregivers, to ensure the best quality of life possible while living with ALS. Through assisting research we are committed to find the cause of and cure for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis.
The ALS Society of BC has three principal objectives:
- Provide direct support to patients, their families, and caregivers. This includes the equipment loan program;
- Raise funds for patient services and research; and
- Increase public awareness and understanding of ALS
Charitable Tax Number: 10670 8985 RR0001
Our Services and Programs
Current News
Date: July 12th, 2017
Date: June 28th, 2017
Date: June 14th, 2017
Started in 1982 by the company’s founder, Jack Taylor, the Enterprise Holdings Foundation was established to allow the company to give back to the communities where our customers and employees live and work.
Date: May 15th, 2017
Congratulations to our raffle draw winner, Margaret Moran of Burnaby, BC. Winning Ticket Number - 0693
We would like to thank everyone who supported and purchased raffle tickets. We were SOLD OUT and raised $20K. Proceeds from the raffle will go to the ALS Society of BC patient services, to provide support for those living with ALS.
Date: April 10th, 2017
• On June 1st, BC landmark buildings will light up in the colour purple to show support for people living with ALS. These include: BC Parliament buildings; Science World, Royal BC Museum, BC Place and Harbour Centre.
Upcoming Events
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July 20th, 2017
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July 22nd, 2017
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August 17th, 2017
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September 9th, 2017
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September 10th, 2017