2012 – The Year Ahead

A New Year brings with it new opportunities, new experiences, and a chance to renew one’s commitment in the fight against ALS. There are many events The ALS Association Greater New York Chapter will embark on over the next year and many ways for you to participate. Here is some of what we have in store for 2012 (exact dates TBA):

• Walk to Defeat ALS Kick Offs
• New York City Walk to Defeat
• ALS Five Boro Bike Tour National
• ALS Advocacy Day
• Long Branch Walk to Defeat ALS
• Saddle Brook Walk to Defeat ALS
• Westchester Walk to Defeat ALS
• Long Island Walk to Defeat ALS
• Hudson Valley Walk to Defeat ALS
• New York City Marathon
• Lou Gehrig Sports Awards Benefit
• Young Professionals Group Fall Fundraiser
• Research Symposia
• Caregivers Seminar
• Memorial Service
• Supports Groups
• Children’s Day

A New Year is also a time to reflect on the year past and make resolutions for the coming year. We hope that you will continue your hard work in the fight against ALS and make that fight part of your New Year’s resolutions. Here are some resolution suggestions:

✓ Attend at least one our events.
✓ Bring a friend with me to at least one event.
✓ For PALS, enroll with the ALS Registry.
✓ Non-PALS, help enroll a PALS with the ALS Registry.
✓ Donate to research and patient services for The Greater NY Chapter.
✓ Write a letter to my Senator, Representative, State Legislator, or Council Member to advocate for ALS research and increased access to healthcare for PALS.
✓ Wear an ALS bracelet.
✓ Walk to Defeat ALS.
✓ Cheer on a Walker or Runner.
✓ Have an ALS bumper sticker for the car.
✓ Reconnect with an old friend and tell them about ALS
✓ Share, tweet, or post on Facebook about ALS.
✓ Organize a community fundraiser.

This is but some of what you can do in the fight against ALS in 2012. There’s so much more. Do one. Do many. But do something this year and together we can defeat ALS. Happy New Year!