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2023 Giving Tuesday
Mark your calendars for Giving Tuesday - November 28, 2023. Giving Tuesday is a global generosity movement unleashing the power of radical generosity and a great time to support the ALS Golden West. Please see some of the ways you can increase your impact in support of the ALS community!
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*DATE CHANGE* Connect, Support, Chat: Palo Alto
*DATE CHANGE* Connect, Support, Chat: Palo Alto
Connect, Support, Chat: Palo Alto The Palo Alto: Connect, Support, Chat group will meet on Thursday November 30, at 4:00 PM PST instead of Thursday, November 23. Contact Shannan for information on how to join virtually using Zoom! Facilitator: Shannan Sonnicksen, LCSW, MPH 510-342-9313, ssonnicksen@alsagoldenwest.org
ASK ME: Genetic Testing and Familial ALS
ASK ME: Genetic Testing and Familial ALS
Please join us on Zoom for ASK ME: Genetic Testing and Familial ALS on Thursday, November 30 at 5:00 pm PST / 3:00 pm HST with guest speakers Tara A. Jones, MS, LCGC, Neurology Genetic Counselor II at Cedars-Sinai and Jean Swidler, Executive Director, End the Legacy. You will have the opportunity to ask questions…
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Connect, Support, Chat: Loved Ones Group
Connect, Support, Chat: Loved Ones Group
Connect, Support, Chat: Loved Ones Group Facilitator: Kim Venezia, LMFT 510-569-3631 or kvenezia@alsagoldenwest.org Contact Kim for information on joining the group via Zoom!
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*DATE CHANGE* Connect, Support, Chat: Unpartnered People with ALS
*DATE CHANGE* Connect, Support, Chat: Unpartnered People with ALS
Connect, Support, Chat: Unpartnered People with ALS will meet on Friday, December 8 instead of Friday, December 22. A connection group for people living with ALS who do not have a partner/spouse on this journey. For more information and to register, please contact Sara Holiday at sholiday@alsagoldenwest.org or 707-727-5151.
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Connect, Support, Chat: Monterey Bay
Connect, Support, Chat: Monterey Bay
For this month, Connect, Support, Chat: Monterey Bay will meet on Saturday, December 9, at 1:00 PM PST/11:00 AM HST. Contact Julie for information on how to participate using Zoom! Facilitator: Julie Scurich, OTR/L, ATP: (831) 247-9878; jscurich@alsagoldenwest.org
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Adaptive Yoga/Assisted Movement and Guided Meditation
Adaptive Yoga/Assisted Movement and Guided Meditation
2nd Monday each month, 1-2pm PT via Zoom. Adaptive Yoga for ALS is a fully seated or reclining practice, using a loved one or partner, to enjoy guided meditation, assisted movement and body work. This class is taught by Laura Nash with Uprising Arts Studio in Marin County. Laura is a certified yoga therapist and…
Connect, Support, Chat: Community
Connect, Support, Chat: Community
Connect, Support, Chat: Community Contact Care Managers Robin Eller, RCP at reller@alsagoldenwest.org or 661-364-1913, or Kathleen Kelsey, RCP at kkelsey@alsagoldenwest.org or 818-292-4315 for information on how to participate using Zoom!
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Connect, Support, Chat: All Area Group
Connect, Support, Chat: All Area Group
Connect, Support, Chat: All Area Group Contact facilitator for information on how to participate via Zoom! Facilitator: Kim C. Venezia, LMFT, 510-569-3631 or kvenezia@alsagoldenwest.org
Connect, Support, Chat: San Fernando Valley
Connect, Support, Chat: San Fernando Valley
Connect, Support, Chat: San Fernando Valley Contact facilitator Emma Karavardanyan, M.A. for information on how to participate via Zoom! 747-282-8177 or ekaravardanyan@alsagoldenwest.org
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Connect, Support, Chat: Turlock/Central Valley
Connect, Support, Chat: Turlock/Central Valley
Connect, Support, Chat: Turlock/Central Valley Please contact facilitator, Kathleen Kelsey, for information on how to join via Zoom! Kathleen Kelsey, RCP: kkelsey@alsagoldenwest.org; 818-292-4315
Connect, Support, Chat: NorCal Loved Ones
Connect, Support, Chat: NorCal Loved Ones
Connect, Support, Chat: NorCal Loved Ones Please Contact Facilitator: Sara Holiday at sholiday@alsagoldenwest.org or (707) 727-5151 for details on how to participate!
Connect, Support, Chat: Hawaii Caregiver of ALS/FTD
Connect, Support, Chat: Hawaii Caregiver of ALS/FTD
Connect, Support, Chat: Hawaii Caregiver of ALS/FTD Please contact Regional Care Manager Rex for information on how to participate via Zoom! Facilitator: Rex Like, MA rlike@alsagoldenwest.org; 808-219-9036
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Connect, Support, Chat: San Luis Obispo
Connect, Support, Chat: San Luis Obispo
For this month, Connect, Support, Chat: San Luis Obispo will meet on Thursday, December 14, at 1:00 PM PST. Please contact facilitator Julie Scurich for information on how to participate via Zoom! Julie Scurich, OTR/L. ATP: 831-247-9878; jscurich@alsagoldenwest.org
Connect, Support, Chat: Trach and Vent
Connect, Support, Chat: Trach and Vent
Connect, Support, Chat: Trach and Vent Contact Facilitators: Robin Eller, RCP: 661-364-1913 or reller@alsagoldenwest.org or Kathleen Kelsey, RCP: (818) 292-4315 or kkelsey@alsagoldenwest.org for more information about how to participate via Zoom.
Connect, Support, Chat: Ventura County Caregiver
Connect, Support, Chat: Ventura County Caregiver
Connect, Support, Chat: Ventura County Caregiver Contact Emma for information on how to join virtually using Zoom! Facilitator: Emma Karavardanyan, M.A 747-282-8177 or ekaravardanyan@alsagoldenwest.org
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*CANCELED* Connect, Support, Chat: Riverside County
*CANCELED* Connect, Support, Chat: Riverside County
Connect, Support, Chat: Riverside County will not meet this month due to the holidays. The group will resume on Friday, January 19, at 11:00 AM PST. Contact Crystal for information on how to participate using Zoom! Facilitator: Crystal Galvan, RRT 747-284-3003, cgalvan@alsagoldenwest.org
Connect, Support, Chat: Carson
Connect, Support, Chat: Carson
Connect, Support, Chat: Carson Contact Brandon for information on how to participate via Zoom! Facilitator: Brandon Whatley, B.S., OTA 818-699-2280 or bwhatley@alsagoldenwest.org
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Connect, Support, Chat: Walnut Creek/East Bay
Connect, Support, Chat: Walnut Creek/East Bay
Connect, Support, Chat: Walnut Creek/East Bay Contact Facilitator Margie Petrakis, RRT, RN, for information on how to participate: mpetrakis@alsagoldenwest.org
Connect, Support, Chat: Glendale
Connect, Support, Chat: Glendale
Connect, Support, Chat: Glendale Please contact Regional Care Manager Cynthia Marks, RT for information on how to participate using Zoom! cmarks@alsagoldenwest.org or 909-736-5677
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Connect, Support, Chat: Bereavement (am)
Connect, Support, Chat: Bereavement (am)
Connect, Support, Chat: Bereavement (am) An additional time slot has been added for our monthly meeting for anyone grieving the loss of a loved one to ALS. Contact Support Group Facilitator Daniel Potapshyn, MA at 707-861-0257 or dpotapshyn@alsagoldenwest.org to participate via Zoom!
Connect, Support, Chat: LGBTQ+
Connect, Support, Chat: LGBTQ+
Connect, Support, Chat: LGBTQ+ All LGBTQ+ people living with ALS and their family, friends, loved ones and allies are welcome to attend this meeting. Some meetings will be general discussion and check-in, and others may feature special guest speakers. Please feel free to contact group facilitator Daniel via phone, email, or text for information on…
Connect, Support, Chat: Bereavement (pm)
Connect, Support, Chat: Bereavement (pm)
Connect, Support, Chat: Bereavement (pm) A monthly meeting for anyone grieving the loss of a loved one to ALS. Contact Support Group Facilitator Daniel Potapshyn, MA at 707-861-0257 or dpotapshyn@alsagoldenwest.org to participate via Zoom!
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Connect, Support, Chat: NorCal ALS Community
Connect, Support, Chat: NorCal ALS Community
Connect, Support, Chat: NorCal ALS Community Please Contact Facilitator: Sara Holiday at sholiday@alsagoldenwest.org or (707) 727-5151 for details on how to participate!
Conéctese, Apoyar, Unase: Español/Connect, Support, Chat: Spanish Language
Conéctese, Apoyar, Unase: Español/Connect, Support, Chat: Spanish Language
Conéctese, Apoyar, Unase: Español/Connect, Support, Chat: Spanish Language Por favor, comuníquese con Debbie Joy para obtener instrucciones. Please contact facilitator Debbie Joy, MHA for information on how to join using Zoom! Debbie Joy, MHA: 562-741-8138; djoy@alsagoldenwest.org
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*CANCELED* Connect, Support, Chat: SoCal Loved Ones
*CANCELED* Connect, Support, Chat: SoCal Loved Ones
Connect, Support, Chat: SoCal Loved Ones will not meet this month due to the holidays. The group will resume on Friday, January 26 at 1:00 PM PST. Please contact Regional Care Manager Crystal Galvan, RRT for information on how to participate via Zoom at 747-284-3003 or cgalvan@alsagoldenwest.org.
*CANCELED* Connect, Support, Chat: San Francisco and Surrounding Counties
*CANCELED* Connect, Support, Chat: San Francisco and Surrounding Counties
Connect, Support, Chat: San Francisco and Surrounding Counties will not meet this month and will resume on Friday, January 26, at 1:00 PM PST. 1:00-3:00 PM Fourth Friday of each month For information on how to participate via Zoom, contact Facilitator: Trung Ton, BA Kin, 510-753-0395; tton@alsagoldenwest.org
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*CANCELED* Connect, Support, Chat: All-Hawaii
*CANCELED* Connect, Support, Chat: All-Hawaii
Connect, Support, Chat: All-Hawaii will not meet this month due to the holidays. The group will resume on Wednesday, January 24 at 4:00 PM HST. Please contact Regional Care Manager Rex for information on how to participate via Zoom! Facilitator: Rex Like, MA rlike@alsagoldenwest.org; 808-219-9036
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*CANCELED* Connect, Support, Chat: Pomona
*CANCELED* Connect, Support, Chat: Pomona
Connect, Support, Chat: Pomona will not meet this month due to the holidays.The group will resume on Thursday, January 25 at 1:00 PM PST. Call Roshandra for information on how to participate using Zoom! Facilitator: Roshandra Edwards M. Ed. 213-898-3388, redwards@alsagoldenwest.org
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Connect, Support, Chat: Loved Ones Group
Connect, Support, Chat: Loved Ones Group
Connect, Support, Chat: Loved Ones Group Facilitator: Kim Venezia, LMFT 510-569-3631 or kvenezia@alsagoldenwest.org Contact Kim for information on joining the group via Zoom!
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Running Bitcoin Challenge
The Running Bitcoin Challenge is THE EVENT that combines Hal Finney's love of running and Bitcoin and is raising funds and awareness to help defeat ALS, which claimed his life. You are challenged to run (or walk, roll, or hike) the equivalent of a half marathon - cumulatively or all at once - whenever you…