Event: |
Walk to Defeat ALS (Sunnyvale)
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Location: |
Sunnyvale Baylands Park 999 E. Caribbean Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94088  |
Date: |
Oct 16th 2011, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Staff: |
Manager: Peter M ; Coordinator: Celine C |
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Event Description:
The Walk to Defeat ALS® is The ALS Association’s biggest annual event, which raises funds to sustain patient care and support cutting-edge research by the world’s best and brightest scientists.
What we'll be doing:
One Brickers will help greet people as they arrive, and distribute Tshirts
What you should know:
This is an outdoor event - we recommend dressing in layers, bringin sunhat/screen, water bottle and wearing comfy shoes as you will on your feet. A volunteer t-shirt will be provided.
Where to Meet:
Volunteer check-in table
ALS Association Golden West Chapter:
The ALS Association in the Bay Area. Established in 1985, The ALS Association is the only non-profit organization fighting Lou Gehrigs Disease on every front. By leading the way in global research, providing assistance for people with ALS through a nationwide network of chapters, coordinating multidisciplinary care through certified clinical care centers, and fostering government partnerships, The Association builds hope and enhances quality of life while aggressively searching for new treatments and a cure. As the preeminent ALS organization, The Association leads the way in research, patient and community services, public education, and advocacy giving help and hope to those facing the disease. The Associations nationwide network of chapters provides comprehensive patient services and support to the ALS community. The mission of The ALS Association is to lead the fight to cure and treat ALS through global cutting-edge research, and to empower people with Lou Gehrigs Disease and their families to live fuller lives by providing them with compassionate care and support.