| Record #: NIA0013 |
Last Modified: 09 Apr 2013 |
Last Full Update: 08 Feb 2013 |
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| Description & Services |
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| Areas Served | Ontario |
| Boundaries | all Ontario |
| Description | ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a progressively paralyzing and fatal neuromuscular disease. Within two to five years after diagnosis, those living with ALS lose the ability to move, speak and eventually breathe. Every day two to three Canadians are diagnosed and every day two to three people die from ALS.
ALS Canada helps people living with ALS and their families manage the effects of the disease by providing equipment and support services, including education, awareness and Research to continue to find a cure. |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm |
| Dates | All year |
| Eligibility | Ages: 18 year(s) and up |
| Languages | English |
| Application | Application via email: ke@als.ca |
| Contact Information |
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| Address & Map | |
| Located In Community | Markham |
| Intersection | Woodbine Ave and Steeles Ave E |
| Office Phone | 905-248-2101 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-800-267-4257 |
| TDD Phone | 905-248-2052 ext 209 |
| Fax | 905-248-2019 |
| E-Mail | ke@als.ca |
| Website | www.als.ca |
| Volunteer Coordinator | Kelly Entwistle, Manager, Volunteers; Phone: * 1-800-267-4257 ext 209 * 905-248-2019; Email: ke@als.ca |
| Other Details |
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| Service Level | (50) Non Profit |
| Subjects |
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| Subjects | Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis ; Assistive devices ; Education ; Telephone support |
| Broader Terms | Diseases ; Health ; Musculoskeletal diseases ; Neurological diseases |
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