To lead the fight to cure and treat Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) through global cutting-edge research, and to empower people with Lou Gehrig’s Disease and their families to live fuller lives by providing them with compassionate care and support.

Description:
ALS, commonly known as Lou Gehrig's Disease, is a degenerative disease that causes total paralysis inevitably causing death within 2-5 years after diagnosis. The ALS Association serves the entire states of Minnesota and North Dakota and Superior, WI. We offer many free services to help people with ALS increase their quality of life and to fund research for a cure. Below is a list of our services.

• Volunteer Program for People with ALS
• Communication & Assistive Device
• Family Respite Care
• Durable Medical Equipment Loan Pool
• Patient/Family Consultation and Support
• Special Events to Raise Funds
• Education Resources
• Support Groups
• Newsletter
• Advocacy



History:
The ALS Association, Minnesota Chapter was incorporated in 1993 when patients, families and related professionals banded together to share in their struggles with this tragic disease, and to provide patient services, community education and support of national research. Kent Hrbek, former Minnesota Twins baseball player, and his wife, Jeanie, are two of the Minnesota Chapter founders and continue to loyally support it.


Contact person: Stephanie Manthei, Volunteer Coordinator, (phone), (email)
Office fax number: (612) 672-9110

Address:


333 N. Washington Ave., Suite 105 Minneapolis, MN 55401 This location is handicap accessible (See a map)


Web Site: http://www.alsmn.org

Directions:

Although our office is located in Minneapolis, we have volunteer opportunities at various locations in Rochester.

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