Chapter Highlights

Walk to Defeat ALS

Walk to Defeat ALS is here! Lace-up your shoes and join us in the #1 way to unite and fundraise for those living with ALS. Each year, fundraising through the Walk drives bold and urgent innovation as we march together toward a cure for ALS.

Who Can Participate in the Walk? Anyone and everyone can become part of the fight against ALS by joining a local Walk to Defeat ALS. All Walk routes are wheelchair accessible and Walk Day activities include something for all ages!

Is There a Fee to Participate? There is NO FEE to participate in the Walk to Defeat ALS, but fundraising is encouraged. Funds raised contribute to local care service programs, global ALS research, and local/national advocacy. Walk participants can raise anywhere from $100 to $100,000 dollars - the sky is the limit!

How Do I Register for the Walk? Registering for your local Walk to Defeat ALS is quick, easy, and can be done in 4 easy steps!

1. Visit web.alsa.org/evergreenwalk and select the Walk location you would like to join.
2. Select 'register' and decide if you’re participating as a member of a Walk Team, Individual Walker, or Virtual Walker.
3. Complete the appropriate online registration form to become an official participant in your local Walk.
4. Once you’ve registered, you’ll receive access to your online fundraising Participant Center, where you can update your personal page, connect your Walk fundraiser to Facebook, and send emails asking for support.

What is a Walk Team? Anyone can create a team and then invite their family, friends, neighbors, and co-workers to join. Each person will have access to their own personal fundraising page and online fundraising center. From there they can reach out to their networks to help broaden their reach and impact. All the funds raised will be credited to the team. Walk Teams and their fundraising efforts drive the success of a Walk.

For more information about The Walk to Defeat ALS, contact stacey.donovan@als.org or britni.minkler@als.org.

Bellingham Walk to Defeat ALS
Saturday, September 16 | 11 a.m. Walk

Missoula Walk to Defeat ALS
Sunday, September 17 | 10 a.m. Registration | 11 a.m. Walk
McCormick Park | Missoula, MT

Tacoma/Olympia Walk to Defeat ALS
Saturday, September 23 | 10 a.m. Registration | 11 a.m. Walk
Saint Michael Parish | Olympia, WA

Inland NW Walk to Defeat ALS
Saturday, September 30 | 11 a.m. Walk

Boise Walk to Defeat ALS
Saturday, October 7 | 10 a.m. Registration | 11 a.m. Walk
Esther Simplot Park | Boise, ID

Seattle Walk to Defeat ALS
Saturday, October 7 | 10 a.m. Registration | 11 a.m. Walk
Marymoor Park | Redmond, WA

Tri-Cities Walk to Defeat ALS
Saturday, October 28 | 10 a.m. Registration | 11 a.m. Walk
Howard Amon Park | Richland, WA

Interested in volunteering for one (or more) of the Walks? Sign up here and we will be in touch shortly.

Welcome Nikki!

Nikki Wilkins is our new Care Services Coordinator for Montana. She was born and raised in Great Falls, MT, where she continues to live with her husband. She has three adult children and four grandchildren. 

Nikki graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Counseling Psychology and an Associate of Arts in Human Services. Her professional career includes work in Maternal-Child Health Services, Child Protective Services, and as a case manager for Medicaid Waiver. Nikki is a Certified Case Manager and a Certified Dementia Practitioner. She loves working with people, getting to know them, and helping any way she can. Finding creative solutions to overcome barriers is one of her strengths!

During her personal time, Nikki enjoys making wreaths and centerpieces, reading, listening to music, and spending time with her family.

Lisa Toth and Glen Garcia, who previously covered this territory, are still with us and focusing now on serving their local territories, Central Washington (Lisa) and Spokane and North Idaho (Glen). We are excited to have someone living in Montana be a direct resource to people living in Montanta.  If you need Nikki's assistance in Montana, she can be reached at nikki.wilkins@als.org or at 406-519-5075.

Caregiver Retreat

Office Alert!

We are happy to announce that we've settled in our new office! It's conveniently located a half mile from our former location, near the Sea-Tac Airport. As our previous lease was expiring last year, we decided to find a space better suited to our changing needs that would also be more cost-effective. Come see us at 19717 62nd Ave S., D101 in Kent, Washington. We are open from 9 am to 4 pm Monday through Thursday. Our general phone number and fax number remain the same at 425-656-1650 and 425-656-1649 (fax). As always, your care service coordinator is your contact for all equipment needs including loans, returns, and equipment donations. 

If you need general assistance, contact us at 425-656-1650. To contact someone specifically, use this LIST. All mail should now be sent to 19717 62nd Ave S., D101 Kent, WA 98032. We look forward to serving you from our new location!

Legacy Giving

The Legacy Society recognizes those who leave a legacy gift to The ALS Association. This exclusive group of individuals has radically changed the future of ALS. We hope to welcome you as our newest member! Please consider including The ALS Association in your will, trust, or by beneficiary designation of your retirement plan, donor-advised fund, or other financial account. To learn more about ways to leave a legacy gift – click here.

For more information about legacy giving, please more information about legacy giving, please contact Melissa McElvain at melissa.mcelvain@als.org or (619) 954-2823.

Advocacy: Get Text Alerts

The tireless efforts of ALS advocates have advanced research and helped people living with ALS get the support they deserve. Stay up-to-date on critical public policy efforts by texting "ALS" to 855-469-2621. 

Third-Party Event News

Interested in Third-Party Events?

Third party events are a great way to use your creativity hosting an event and donate the proceeds to The ALS Association. We provide support to make your experience enjoyable and to allow everyone to make as large an impact as possible. The people we serve have benefited from a variety of third-party events, including game nights, yard sales, mountain climbing challenges, haunted houses, and benefit concerts. These events can raise from a few hundred dollars to $25,000 or more!

Have an idea? We can even help build a fundraising web site for you. Put your passion to positive use and let us help spread the word! Call our office at 425-656-1650 to share your ideas and start a plan.

Upcoming Events

Monthly Support Groups

We offer monthly support group meetings across the four states we serve: Washington, Idaho, Montana, and Alaska. Support groups offer a place and time for those living with ALS, their caregivers, families, friends, and loved ones to connect with each other. You are encouraged to join at any time. Support groups are always free-of-charge and no RSVP is required to attend. A closed caption accessibility feature is available during our Zoom support groups. These subtitles will help those who are hard of hearing or have trouble with the sound level on their device. Ask your facilitator if you need help accessing it.  

The North Sound and Bellingham groups have combined and are now called the North Sound group. They meet monthly on the second Thursday of the month at noon.

See the September calendar to locate a group and log-in information.  **We have brought some groups back to an in-person format with virtual components.  Please check with your group coordinator for details. All on-line groups are hosted through the free conferencing platform ZOOM. As always, confirm times and log-in links on the Calendar**  

Walker Tools

🔰See the Sponsorship Packet for details, or send us a message. THANK YOU for your vital support!

Partners

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