ALS Society of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia
1000Windmill Rd, Suite 1 B3B 1L7 Dartmouth, NS, Canada

These Hope car decals are available for purchase in our online store! We want to do a little giveaway. We are giving away three car decals (one for you, two for your friends and family)! All you have to do is share a moment of joy you have had recently in the comments to be entered. Let's brighten up the day a bit! ... Winner will be drawn on Monday, March 15. To check out what we have available in our online store, visit http://alsnbns.ca/en/online-store/

We currently have 28 manual wheel chairs out on loan across New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. This means we have saved families $140,000 and from having to purchase this equipment from their own pockets. Manual wheelchairs are meant for people who spend long periods of time in their wheelchair. Having a manual wheelchair does not necessarily mean the person is no longer able to walk. Manual wheelchairs are used when there is a longer distance to travel, to conserve energy and to... keep people with ALS safe from falls, etc. How does the ALS Society afford to do this? The ALS Society of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia is partially government-funded, but most of our funds come from the fundraising initiatives and the generosity of our donors. Together, we are creating hope for families on the ALS journey.

This is donor dollars at work! Our Equipment Tech and Delivery, Cecil, is adjusting this power wheelchair to go out to someone with ALS at no charge to them. Power wheelchairs allow people with ALS to be mobile as they start to lose their ability to walk. Wheelchairs are also used so that people can conserve their energy.... When someone needs a power wheelchair, it usually means they will spend lots of time/ most of the time in the chair. It's really important to have a chair that is customized to the person's size and needs. Power wheelchairs are very expensive. A power wheelchair costs around $30,000+. Even with insurance, co-pay is often unaffordable. This is provided FREE OF CHARGE thanks to the generosity of our donors. Please note: If you think a power wheelchair would be a good fit for you or your loved one, please talk to your healthcare professional such as your Occupational Therapist. Once we receive a requisition from your healthcare professional, the ALS Society works to get the equipment to you to start using.

Take a second to watch an interview we did yesterday here at our office! Ana from CTV came in to talk about our Equipment Loan Program and about our upcoming ALS Walk Strong fundraiser. We were also joined by our ALS Walk Ambassador, Tammy Landry. This is a great way for us to bring awareness to ALS and the burdens that come with an ALS diagnosis. Please share with your friends!... https://atlantic.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=2158075

Another busy day here at the ALS Society of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia! All of these boxes contain assistive equipment to help people living with ALS. This equipment will be delivered to people living with ALS at no charge to them. In order for us to be able to loan this equipment at no cost to the family, we rely heavily on fundraising so that they can get the equipment they need, without putting a financial burden on families. When a family receives an ALS diagnosis, t...here is a million things that they have to do and they make many sacrifices to their lifestyle in order to care for their loved one with ALS. The ALS Society's services takes away a big burden off the family that comes with an ALS diagnosis Help us help take away some of that burden from families as they navigate the most difficult time in theirs lives. We are asking our friends to help us spread the word on our 50/50 fundraiser and asking you to ask your friends and family is buy tickets too! https://rafflebox.ca/raffle/als *Open to NS residents only. NB 50/50 coming soon!*

We have been hearing a lot lately from people who have equipment from the ALS Society of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia just how much it means to them that they have this equipment and what it can do for them. A person with ALS was able to fulfill their wishes by staying in their home as the disease progressed because of the equipment loaned by the ALS Society. Another person with ALS is able to attend their kids' extra curricular activities because they have a power wheelcha...ir to get them around. Consider purchasing 50/50 tickets so we can continue providing these experiences for people with ALS so that their difficult journey can be just a little easier. https://rafflebox.ca/raffle/als

I have found that lighting the way for others can keep my own flame burning. Thank you to everyone who lights the way for our families living with ALS. Two important dates coming up. December 1st, 2020. Giving Tuesday. On Giving Tuesday this year, the ALS Society will be thanking those who Light the Way for our families. On December 8th, please consider lighting up in a purple/dragonfly theme inside or outside, a tree, a wreath, a window decoration, yourself. Lig...ht a luminary for someone you love. At 6:30 p.m. join us on Facebook Live for a 15 minute ceremony and mass lighting. Please post your pictures, videos, special messages lighting the way on your social media and share with us. #lightthewayalsyouarenotalone You can receive a free luminary by dropping into our office or call/email Katherine and she can mail one out to you. [email protected]

We still have face masks for sale! Shipped to anywhere in Canada. $6 pick up or $8 with shipping. Let us know if you'd like one or a few! Call Katharine at 902-454-3636 or email her at [email protected] and she can get it sent off right away. Please stay extra safe out there!

We just got this brand new manual wheelchair added to our inventory! This piece of equipment costs about $5,000. More than what many families could afford to purchase. This wheelchair will go to someone with ALS at no cost to them. We have been able to check off a few things off Terri's Wish List in time for the Holidays... But we are in need of more equipment to replace aging equipment. Currently, we are in need of new mattresses for our hospital beds.... Can you help us? Purchase 50/50 tickets for the first draw on December 15! https://rafflebox.ca/raffle/als Please help us by asking your friends and family to participate and get that jackpot up! We are currently sitting at over $5,500 and want to get that up over $10,000 before December 15. *Open to NS residents only. Due to lottery licensing regulations, we are not able to hold a draw in New Brunswick at this time.*

Tuesday, December 1st is Giving Tuesday. This year, the ALS Society is focused on saying "Thank You" to all those who do good stuff for people living with ALS. If you are family who has lived with or is currently living with ALS, please share with us a little note of thanks to those who have done "good stuff" for you. #alsgoodstuffgivingtuesday