ALS Ice Bucket Challenge Progress
Even though the Walk is over, we are not done yet. We are excited to announce the Detroit Walk to Defeat ALS Double the Impact Campaign. Two generous donors have offered to help us meet our goal and match all donations made to the Detroit Walk from tomorrow, October 3rd, till Sunday, October 20th, up to a total of $7,500! That would mean an additional $15,000 and we've got just 2 weeks to make it happen! $15,000 could equal 30 more Care Grants to give 30 more caregivers a break or 50 more tablets to help 50 more people living with ALS communicate with loved ones.
This is a great opportunity to encourage family, friends, strangers, neighbors... everyone to help us reach our goal. Together, we will DOUBLE THE IMPACT!
Donate now at www.walktodefeatals.org
*The matching gift will be made as one general gift to the Detroit Walk.
Don't hesitate to call or email me if you have any questions.
Stay Awesome!
Jennifer Hilligoss
Development & Database Coordinator
jenniferh@alsa-michigan.org or 248.680.6540
For the first time this year we are going to have "Team Spirit" awards at all of our Walk to Defeat ALS events! The winners will be announced during our closing ceremony (ALSO NEW! - Detroit did get a sneak peak last year ☺) and will be for the below categories:
• Best Team T-shirts
• Most Spirited Team
• Most Mission-Focused Team
• Best Team Signs
Unlike in previous years, we will not be providing Team Signs. There will be a "sign-making" tent at the Walks with some supplies for you to make signs if you are unable to do so beforehand. We are sorry if this causes any inconvenience!
Kalamazoo - Portage Team Week: October 1st - October 5th
Detroit Winners:
Ann Brady from team Kiss My ALS: is the team Captain who recruited the most participants and the winner of the 1 hour massage at massage at Greenleaf Bodywork Massage in Downtown Ferndale. Awesome job Ann!
April Richmond from team Michigan Cat Peeps Return won the 2nd contest of the week by making a self-donation. She’s the winner of a $50 gift card to Emagine Theater and a $40 gift card to Mr. B's GastroPub in Royal Oak! Congrats April!!
The Grand Prize Winning Team, raising $950 in just 5 days, is Team Judy! Thank you Team Judy for all your hard work!
Grand Rapids Winners:
Sally B. - Team B3: is the team Captain who recruited the most participants and the winner of 2 Grand Rapids Public Museum tickets. Way to go Sally!
Janet-Sue S. won the 2nd contest of the week by making a self-donation. She’s the winner of the Grand Rapids Symphony tickets and the $100 Ruth Chris gift card. Congratulations Janet-Sue!!
The Grand Prize Winning Team, with the most money raised all week, is Team B3!! They raised $2275 - WOW! THANK YOU TEAM B3!
Each year, The ALS Association Michigan Chapter holds several fundraising events to raise awareness and funds that help provide invaluable services to people living in Michigan with ALS. From our signature event's The Walk to Defeat ALS® and Team Challenge ALS to golf tournaments, galas, and auctions; each event raises funds and increases awareness to help The ALS Association Michigan Chapter fund local care services and vital cutting-edge research. Come join the fun and help make a difference!
If you have any questions about the Michigan Chapter's Walk to Defeat ALS events please contact:
Detroit - Meg Callow at 248.680.6540 or meg@alsa-michigan.org
Grand Rapids & Kalamazoo - Mallory Timyan at 616.459.1900 or mallory@alsa-michigan.org
Grand Rapids Walk to Defeat ALS - Register HERE
Sunday, September 8, 2019 | 6th Street Park
Detroit Walk to Defeat ALS - Register HERE
Saturday, September 28, 2019 | Detroit Zoo
Portage - Kalamazoo Walk to Defeat ALS - Register HERE
Saturday, October 12, 2019 | Celery Flats
Are you a golfer? A biker? A bowler? A spaghetti meatballer (host a benefit dinner!!)? Why not use your favorite hobby to fight ALS?
Many in our community host their own events to support The ALS Association Michigan Chapter's vision of creating a world without ALS. If you are interested in hosting a fundraiser, please contact Jennifer Hilligoss at 248.680.6540 or jenniferh@alsa-michigan.org. The ALS Association Michigan Chapter has numerous resources available to assist you in this venture.
