The Quebec government and its’ population favor remaining at home for as long as possible, even until end of life. This is a very important paradigm shift that requires an increase in dedicated home care resources. This situation creates a number of issues for both the person who is ill,
National Caregiver Week 2019 – Doing More and Better Together for Caregivers
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MONTRÉAL, Oct. 31, 2019 /CNW Telbec/ – This year, National Caregiver Week (NCW) is happening against an especially exciting backdrop in which the very first national policy for Quebec caregivers is under development. The partners of the TCNA are thrilled to be able to highlight caregivers, their
PJ Stock Competes in The Battle of the Blades in support of ALS
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PJ Stock Competes in The Battle of the Blades in support of ALS
Montreal, September 18th, 2019- As of September 19th, former NHLer and television hockey broadcaster PJ Stock will take part in the 5th season of CBC’s Battle of the Blades,
The 19th Walk to End ALS in Montreal raised more than $125,000
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Montreal, September 16th, 2019 – Under a bright sunlight, nearly 900 participants and volunteers gathered at Parc Maisonneuve for the 19th Montreal Walk to End ALS. While some were walking in honor of a loved one living with Amyotrophic Lateral
A festive and symbolic gathering in Montreal to fight Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Montreal, September 11th, 2019 – As of 9 :30am this Sunday, September 15th, families touched by Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), researchers and the ALS Society of Quebec’s team will rally at Parc Maisonneuve as part of a symbolic walk in memory and in honor of Quebecers touched by Lou Gehrig’s disease.
More than $310,000 raised in Mauricie and Centre-du-Québec to fight amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Montreal, August 28th, 2019 – From August 23rd to 25th, more than 200 cyclists and volunteers gathered at Auberge Godefroy in Bécancour for the 12th edition of the Ride to Fight ALS powered by TELUS Health, the only annual cycling event supporting the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Society of Quebec.
Viral Ice Bucket Challenge turns 5
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Ice Bucket Challenge: 5 years later, the community commemorates the impacts of the wave
Montreal, July 31st, 2019 – Summer of 2014 marks the 5th anniversary of the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. This worldwide phenomenon, created by the community touched by Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Plus de 200 cyclistes pédaleront pour vaincre la sclérose latérale amyotrophique au Centre-du-Québec et en Mauricie
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More than 200 cyclists will ride to fight amyotrophic lateral sclerosis in the Centre-du-Québec and Mauricie regions
Montreal, July 3rd 2019 – From August 23rd to the 25th, more than 200 cyclists and volunteers will be joining the 12th edition of the
80th anniversary of Lou Gehrig’s farewell speech
July 4th, 2019, marks the 80th anniversary of New York Yankee Lou Gehrig’s famous farewell speech. Despite decades of research, ALS remains a devastating diagnosis. As the search for a cure and support for families continue, we remain inspired by Gehrig’s bravery, and the words from his historic 1939 speech.
Planning a Trip that Meets Your Needs
Planning and preparing for a trip is a good opportunity to break away from the daily routine which can be at times burdensome. Traveling is also an excellent way to be exposed to other realities, to relax, get to know other people and to go beyond our comfort zone. You