Subject: September News
From: "ALS Association Greater Philadelphia Chapter" <[email-masked]>
To: "R Biden" <[email-masked]>
Date: Wed, 05 Sep 2018 12:16:04 -0400

Fall Walks Right around the Corner!
In just a few days, the Walk to Defeat ALS® fall season will begin. Teams and individuals from throughout the region are ready to raise money and awareness for the ALS cause. Follow the link to register for any of these fun, family-friendly Walks:
• Rehoboth Beach, DE- September 8 <https://www.alsphiladelphia.org/page.redir?target=http%3a%2f%2fweb.alsa.org%2fsite%2fTR%3ffr_id%3d13315%26pg%3dentry&srcid=50726&srctid=1&erid=18186905&trid=eb7b6753-0eda-4cdd-9554-990445106e37>
• Ocean City, NJ- September 15 <https://www.alsphiladelphia.org/page.redir?target=http%3a%2f%2fwebpa.alsa.org%2fsite%2fTR%2fWalks%2fPhiladelphia%3ffr_id%3d13313%26pg%3dentry&srcid=50726&srctid=1&erid=18186905&trid=eb7b6753-0eda-4cdd-9554-990445106e37>
• Lehigh Valley at Iron Pig Stadium - October 6 <https://www.alsphiladelphia.org/page.redir?target=http%3a%2f%2fweb.alsa.org%2fsite%2fTR%3ffr_id%3d13312%26pg%3dentry&srcid=50726&srctid=1&erid=18186905&trid=eb7b6753-0eda-4cdd-9554-990445106e37>
• Greater Philadelphia at Citizens Bank Park November 3 <https://www.alsphiladelphia.org/page.redir?target=http%3a%2f%2fweb.alsa.org%2fsite%2fTR%3fpg%3dentry%26fr_id%3d13314%26NONCE_TOKEN%3d23BAF1FA9FB3A99687CBC0386A904D3D&srcid=50726&srctid=1&erid=18186905&trid=eb7b6753-0eda-4cdd-9554-990445106e37>

Jefferson Clinic Earns ALS Association Certification
The Jefferson Weinberg ALS Center at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital was awarded distinction as an ALS Association Certified Treatment Center of Excellence. The ALS Association only awards this distinction if an ALS Center provides comprehensive, multidisciplinary care, conducts groundbreaking ALS research, engages in ongoing best practices, and promotes an environment that emphasizes hope and quality of life. Congratulations to the outstanding team at the Jefferson Weinberg ALS Center! Read more about certification. <https://www.alsphiladelphia.org/page.redir?target=http%3a%2f%2fmedium.com%2f%40ALSphiladelphia%2fmilestone-recognizing-the-jefferson-weinberg-als-center-as-an-als-association-certified-treatment-28721bb4c64e&srcid=50726&srctid=1&erid=18186905&trid=eb7b6753-0eda-4cdd-9554-990445106e37>

Hershey ALS Resource Group Cultivates Flowers and Friendship
“Where flowers bloom, so does hope.” These words, spoken by Lady Bird Johnson, resonate with families impacted by ALS who participate in a Chapter-supported ALS Resource Group connected with The ALS Association Certified Center of Excellence at Penn State Hershey Medical Center. The group created and continues to lovingly tend to a lush Garden of Hope that enables members to cultivate bonding and friendship through the joy of gardening. Read more about it here. <https://www.alsphiladelphia.org/page.redir?target=http%3a%2f%2fmedium.com%2f%40ALSphiladelphia%2fhope-grows-here-daf7dfe345d8&srcid=50726&srctid=1&erid=18186905&trid=eb7b6753-0eda-4cdd-9554-990445106e37>

Announcing The Greater Philadelphia Chapter In Memoriam Page
This month, we created a new Facebook page designed to remember those who we have loved and lost to ALS. Please visit and like our page <https://www.alsphiladelphia.org/page.redir?target=http%3a%2f%2fwww.facebook.com%2fALSGPCInMemoriam%2f&srcid=50726&srctid=1&erid=18186905&trid=eb7b6753-0eda-4cdd-9554-990445106e37> and be sure to email tributes you wish to share to [email-masked] <mailto:[email-masked]>.

A 15-Year Milestone in the Lehigh Valley
The Chapter congratulates Lehigh Valley Health Network’s Neuromuscular and ALS Center for Comprehensive Care on its 15-year anniversary of providing care and services to the ALS community. Over its 15 years of operation, the ALS Center has earned designation as a Recognized Treatment Center by The ALS Association. This special milestone anniversary and the ALS Center’s continued commitment to best care practices was recognized at a special ceremony by Allentown Mayor Ray O’Connell, as well as Pennsylvania State Senators Pat Browne, Lisa Boscola, and Mario Scavello. Watch the event here. <https://www.alsphiladelphia.org/page.redir?target=http%3a%2f%2fwww.youtube.com%2fwatch%3fv%3dcIFXqH5TRnw%26feature%3dyoutu.be&srcid=50726&srctid=1&erid=18186905&trid=eb7b6753-0eda-4cdd-9554-990445106e37>

Download the Talk to Defeat ALS Podcast
The Talk to Defeat ALS Podcast has just added several new episodes featuring assistive technology expert Alisa Brownlee. You can check out these latest additions at http://alsphiladelphia.podbean.com <https://www.alsphiladelphia.org/page.redir?target=http%3a%2f%2falsphiladelphia.podbean.com&srcid=50726&srctid=1&erid=18186905&trid=eb7b6753-0eda-4cdd-9554-990445106e37> and while you’re on the site take a moment to peruse through the rest of our extensive collection.

Thank you to the Trellas!
September Volunteers of the Month
“I am so glad that we are giving back to the organization that did so much for us during the course of Mom’s illness,” says Linda Trella about her amazing and big-hearted family. And give back they do! Read their story here. <https://www.alsphiladelphia.org/volunteers-of-the-month-linda-and-tom-trella?srctid=1&erid=18186905&trid=eb7b6753-0eda-4cdd-9554-990445106e37>

Annual Dinner – Save the Date!
The Chapter’s Annual Dinner will be held on Wednesday, September 28 at Vie, 600 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA. This signature event, which raises money to support ALS research and care, honors the urgency of our mission while celebrating the individuals and innovations, that, every day, make a remarkable difference for those impacted by ALS. Highlights include lavish hors d’oeuvres, top-shelf open bar, our annual Phillies presentation, and exciting live and silent auctions. Next week we’ll reveal our special honoree! Watch your inbox!

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Ambler, PA 19002
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