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Welcome Friend of the Orange County Chapter!
For more information on our upcoming
Walk to Defeat ALS please click on the Walk logo.
Saturday, October 17th, 2009
at
University of California, Irvine
Congratulations to our Marathoner, Megan Mishork!
Megan's story coming soon!
5 Things to do in 2009 in the Fight Against ALS!
Get Informed About Planned GivingSign Up Your Ralph's Reward Card see  below.
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For information on the Sixth Annual Drive Out ALS Golf Tournament and the Cantina on May 4th click here. -
For information regarding the LA Marathon and Megan Mishork, click here. -
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1) Expert Advice on Estate Planning
Rick Salus is no ordinary Chapter supporter. In fact, Rick is pretty extraordinary. For the past 5 years, he has served as the Chair for the Chapter's annual "Drive Out ALS" golf tournament - a tournament that he founded.
Almost 7 years ago, Rick's friend and neighbor, Doug Ousterman, was diagnosed with ALS. In the wake of this diagnosis, Rick wanted to do something to show his support for Doug. Not one for small gestures, he created the golf tournament, which has brought in nearly $470,000 since it started in 2003!
Sadly, Doug lost his battle with ALS in 2005. In his honor, Rick continued with the tournament through 2008. However, due to personal and professional commitments in the upcoming year, Rick has decided that he will be stepping away from chairing the tournament. That said, he still has a strong desire to support the Chapter. As an attorney whose practice focuses on wealth management and estate planning, Rick felt one of the best ways he could continue to support the Chapter was to offer estate planning information to our constituents to help them not only take care of their families but to consider including the Orange County Chapter as a beneficiary as well.
Rick has generously offered to hold a free, informational seminar for anyone interested in learning more about estate planning. If, at the end of the seminar, you are interested in consulting an attorney, Rick has also offered to refer you to a qualified colleague.
To learn more about Rick, click here.
Currently, no dates have been scheduled for this seminar. We will schedule a session based on interest. To learn more about the event or to express an interest in attending, call the office at 714.285.1088.
2) Shop for ALS! Join the Fight Every Time You Get Groceries!
Get started now in 2 simple steps.
1) Get a Ralph's Rewards card (if you don't have one already).
2) Register an account at http://www.ralphs.com/.
To make things easier we will register you for the Rewards Program. All you have to do is call the Chapter office at (714) 285-1088 and have your Rewards card number ready.
ALERT: Ralph's and Food 4 Less have recently changed their website, so even if you were registered you will need to register it again. Download detailed instructions by clicking here ---> Ralphs Rewards Community Instructions. These instructions work for Food 4 Less but you have to contact us at dgreek@alsaoc.org to get a card mailed to you before you can register.
Ralphs: Simply register your Ralphs Club Card with the Ralphs Community Rewards Program to have up to four percent of your grocery bill donated to the Chapter every time you shop! To register your card, visit http://www.ralphs.com/ and register an account. To enroll, you’ll need your Ralphs Club Card and our NPO number: 90230.
 Food4Less: Request a Club Card from the Chapter office by calling (714) 285-1088 or by email. To register your card visit http://www.food4less.com/. Click “Participant” and complete the enrollment form. To enroll, you’ll need your Club Card from the Chapter office and our NPO number: 90230.
It’s fast, easy and can make a real difference to the Chapter. Encourage your friends, family and neighbors to enroll too!
Thank you to our program contributors!
3) Check Off Your Tax Return for ALS
Click on the graphic for more information.
4) Use GoodSearch & GoodShop
Raise money for the Orange County Chapter every time you search the internet. GoodSearch will pay 1 cent for every search. This adds up over time. Every penny counts! The more people who use GoodSearch the bigger the benefit to the Chapter. Visit http://www.goodsearch.com/ everytime you do a search. For extra convenience you can make GoodSearch your Home Page.
From GoodSearch you can access GoodShop. Shop your favorite stores online and GoodShop will donate up to 37% to the Orange County Chapter.
5) Consider Having a Third Party Event
What is a Third Party Event?
Third party events are activities that, for the most part, are devised, planned and managed by a Chapter supporter, like you. These events are designed to raise funds for the work that the Chapter does to support PALS and their families and to contribute to national research efforts.
The event can be an individual activity, such as a solo endurance event or it can be an activity that many people participate in, such as a golf tournament or a cocktail party.
In short, the event should be created around an activity that you and your potential supporters enjoy doing.
Click here to download a brochure and get more information.
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Lou Gehrig's Farewell to be Saluted on July 4 |
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By Gary Wosk, Staff Writer
In a historic tribute during game day events across the nation, The ALS Association is joining with Major League Baseball® and Minor League Baseball™ on July 4 to commemorate Lou Gehrig’s brave battle with ALS.
The Association has launched the “Covering All the Bases® Hitting Challenge” during Major League Baseball’s “4ALS Awareness” charitable initiative that commemorates the 70th anniversary of Gehrig’s famous “Luckiest Man” farewell speech.
In the “Covering All the Bases” program, baseball fans and supporters of the fight against ALS can make a pledge for each hit made by their favorite Major League Baseball or Minor League Baseball team on July 4th. After July 4th, supporters will still have an opportunity to participate and make a general contribution throughout the month of July.
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The ALS Association Orange County Chapter
