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To ensure the timely processing of donations and avoid potential delays, we encourage online donations or by calling our office at 604-278-2257 (toll-free 1-800-708-3228). Thank you for supporting people living with ALS in BC and the Yukon.
To cure ALS through funding research, while advocating for and supporting people living with ALS
Our mission depends on the support and compassion of donors like you in supporting individuals and families living with ALS/PLS to access critical “Programs & Services” at no cost to help enhance their quality of life, foster independence, and relieve financial burdens. Every dollar of your generous contribution will remain in BC. Together, we’re not just raising funds—we’re lighting a beacon of hope, raising spirits and the power of compassion for those who need it most. Thank you for your support!
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More Ways to Give
PROJECT HOPE
PROJECT HOPE is the unwavering commitment of ALS BC to support research with the ultimate goal of discovering the cause of and cure for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).
Gifts of Stocks/Securities
A stock gift can maximize the value of your philanthropy while also giving you tax advantages. Your generosity means that people living with ALS today can benefit from services, support, and advocacy—and it makes possible the effective treatments of tomorrow through research investment.
Leave a Legacy
The Cornflower Seed of Hope Fund is the ALS Society of BC’s planned giving program created to help individuals who wish to contribute to the ALS community by leaving a gift in their will. It is a way to extend your compassion to people and families who will face an ALS diagnosis in the future and to demonstrate your shared hope to improve the quality of life for those living with and affected by ALS.
Professional Advisor Information
Professional advisors, including lawyers, chartered accountants, bankers, financial planners, and real estate professionals, play a vital role in planning and managing their clients’ wealth. Many of them have a deep interest in supporting charitable causes. Advisors are uniquely positioned to support their clients’ philanthropic goals by helping design charitable gifts that maximize tax and other financial benefits.
Wills and Bequest
You can make a specific bequest that designates a certain amount of cash or an item or asset you own at your death. Or you can make a residual bequest that gifts part or all of your remaining estate to the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Society of British Columbia after the debts have been cleared and specific provisions have been made for family and friends.
Gifts of Stocks/Securities
A gift of stocks can maximize the value of your philanthropy while also giving you tax advantages. Your generosity means that people living with ALS today can benefit from services, support, and advocacy – and makes possible the effective treatments of tomorrow through research investment.
Donate Equipment
Endowment Funds
The ALS Society of BC provides the opportunity to create endowment funds in honour of particular individuals.
Support an Event
Events
Various Dates & Locations.
Host an Event
Do you have an idea for a fundraising event?
Start your fundraiser for the ALS Society of BC… the options are endless! You could hold a bake sale, organize a 10-km hike or bike ride, host a community movie night in your backyard, create a challenge for your office colleagues, or hold a virtual birthday party!
Donate A Vehicle (2 Options)
Your Choice To Donate Vehicle Donation Program
The ‘Your Choice To Donate Vehicle Donation Program’ makes it easy to donate a car, truck, van, or other vehicle to the ALS Society of British Columbia.
This car donation program is in British Columbia. It is owned and operated by veteran auto recycler Lori King, who has 35+ years in the BC automobile and recycling industry. The program operates in the Fraser Valley, Kamloops, Kelowna, Lillooet, Merritt, the Vancouver Lower Mainland, and Vancouver Island, with more locations coming soon.
Click Here to Donate a Vehicle
Donate A Car Canada
You can turn your vehicle donation into generous dollars to support the ALS Society of BC! Working on our behalf, Donate a Car Canada will accept your vehicle for donation—running or not, old or new!
Matching Donations
Donate by mail or by fax
If you prefer to donate by mail or fax, please download this form and return it to us using the provided fax number or mailing address. You can also donate over the phone by calling us at 1-800-708-3228.
Your workplace might be one of the several companies that assist their employees and retirees through charity matching gifts. Please visit your human resources or payroll department to check if your employer offers any of the following:
- Matching your charitable donation: Normally, an employer matching form needs to be completed by the employee in order to initiate the matching gift.
- Volunteer grants: If you like volunteering, some employers issue donations in recognition of the time their employees spend volunteering.
- Payroll deduction: If your company is connected to the annual United Way or HealthPartners campaign, you can designate your gift to the ALS Society of BC.
Don’t miss the opportunity to double the impact of your support to the charity you are helping.
Return-It Express
For a list of accepted items and depot locations, visit https://www.return-it.ca/locations/express/