November 29th is GivingTuesday, the global movement for giving and volunteering that takes place each year after Black Friday. The “opening day of the giving season,” it’s a time when charities, companies and individuals join together and rally for causes close to their heart. We hope that on GivingTuesday you will help us raise funds to continue to support our families in the Alberta ALS community.

Every year we at the ALS Society of Alberta share stories about how the Society is “Making it Possible,” or “Making Possibilities” for our families. A big part of our mission of making each day the best possible day for Albertans living with ALS is to make the impossible, possible for them and their families - and we continue to fulfill our mission with your support. For GivingTuesday this year, we wanted to share our gratitude for you, our community and supporters, whose generosity makes so much possible for our families.

Because of you, in 2021 we were able to loan out 1561 pieces of equipment to the almost 450 families that we supported. And we know those pieces of equipment are what allow life to continue as normally as possible - they make communication possible… travel possible… staying at home possible… and visiting friends and family possible.

We rely on the support of community members like you to ensure we are there for each person and family who needs us. The sense of community has been so important for our clients, their families and caregivers. This year for Giving Tuesday, we are going to share stories of so much that is possible because of our community of support. Thank you for being part of it.

Watch our website and social media for stories this month… including why donors support the Society, the impact those donations make, and the personal stories about what our equipment and support make possible for our families. Check back on our news page here to read more!

Please consider a gift on GivingTuesday, either through a donation; reaching out to a caregiver or family living with ALS to see how they are doing; a facebook fundraiser; or simply helping spread the word. As an independent provincial charity that does not receive government funding, the support of our community is so very much appreciated.