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Paddling to Defeat ALS
On Sunday, August 27th, 2023, paddlers from all over the world will take to the waters off Southern California in the 46th annual Catalina Classic Paddleboard Race, the premier and most historical paddleboard race in the world. This year - 2023 - will be Tom Horton's 17th Catalina Classic Paddleboard Race. He is raising funds…
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ALS Awareness Day with the LA Dodgers
ALS Awareness Day with the LA Dodgers
We can’t wait to see you at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday, August 29 for the 7:10 PM PDT game against the Diamondbacks. Help us kick off our Walk season and begin the countdown to the 2023 Golden West Walk to Defeat ALS events in Inland Empire, Kern County, and Los Angeles! Tickets are sold out,…
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2023 Big Island Walk to Defeat ALS
Join us for the 1st Annual Big Island Walk to Defeat ALS at Liliuokalani Park in Hilo on Sunday, September 3, 2023. 7:00- Zumba and Check-in 8:00- Opening Ceremony with Mayor Mitch Roth 8:45- Walk Begins 11:00- Walk Ends Join us for performances and live music by Meili Aspen, food, games, giveaways, and inspiration.
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All-Chapter Loved Ones – ALS Online Support Group
All-Chapter Loved Ones – ALS Online Support 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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It’s Ride Team Captain Appreciation Night!
It’s Ride Team Captain Appreciation Night!
What can you expect? As we hang out together on Zoom, you will be able to: Learn about effective ways to lead your team. Hear our latest mission update. Take a tour of the online participant center with us to help familiarize you with our new system. Learn about the tools you have at your…
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2023 Petersen International Underwriters ALS Golf Classic
2023 Petersen International Underwriters ALS Golf Classic
We invite you to join The ALS Association Golden West Chapter at the Petersen International Underwriters ALS Golf Classic on Monday, September 11 in beautiful Valencia, California. Now in its 22nd year, the ALS Golf Classic has raised nearly $1.7 million, which provides critical funding for the Golden West Chapter’s mission priorities in the areas…
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…
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All-Chapter ALS Online Support Group
All-Chapter ALS Online Support Group
Contact facilitator for information on how to participate via Zoom! Facilitator: Kim C. Venezia, LMFT, 510-569-3631 or kvenezia@alsagoldenwest.org
*CANCELED* ALS Golden West Community Group
*CANCELED* ALS Golden West Community Group
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!
San Fernando Valley Online Support Group
San Fernando Valley Online Support Group
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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Turlock/Central Valley Online Support Group
Turlock/Central Valley Online Support Group
Please contact facilitator, Kathleen Kelsey, for information on how to join via Zoom! Kathleen Kelsey, RCP: kkelsey@alsagoldenwest.org; 818-292-4315
Sonoma and Surrounding Counties Loved Ones Online Support Group
Sonoma and Surrounding Counties Loved Ones Online Support Group
Please Contact Facilitator: Sara Holiday at sholiday@alsagoldenwest.org or (707) 727-5151 for details on how to participate!
Hawaii Caregiver of ALS/FTD Online Support Group
Hawaii Caregiver of ALS/FTD Online Support Group
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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Trach and Vent Online Support Group
Trach and Vent Online Support Group
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.
Ventura County Caregiver Online Support Group
Ventura County Caregiver Online Support Group
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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Riverside County Online Support Group
Riverside County Online Support Group
Contact Crystal for information on how to participate using Zoom! Facilitator: Crystal Galvan, RRT 747-284-3003, cgalvan@alsagoldenwest.org
Carson Online Support Group
Carson Online Support Group
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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2023 Central Coast Ride and Rally to Defeat ALS
The Central Coast Ride and Rally to Defeat ALS in San Luis Obispo is a community gathering dedicated to putting the brakes on ALS. Offering different bike routes of varying skill levels, as well as a family-friendly and wheelchair-accessible walk route, and finish line festival zone with food, entertainment, and an ALS Resource Fair —…
Walnut Creek/East Bay – ALS Online Support Group
Walnut Creek/East Bay – ALS Online Support Group
Contact Facilitator Margie Petrakis, RRT, RN, for information on how to participate: mpetrakis@alsagoldenwest.org
Glendale Online Support Group
Glendale Online Support Group
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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Online Bereavement Support Group
Online Bereavement Support Group
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!
All-Chapter LGBTQIA+ ALS Online Support Group
All-Chapter LGBTQIA+ ALS Online Support Group
All LGBTQIA+ 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 how to attend via…
Online Bereavement Support Group
Online Bereavement Support Group
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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Hawaii Men’s ALS Online Support Group
Hawaii Men’s ALS Online Support Group
Please contact Regional Care Manager Rex for information on how to participate via Zoom! Facilitator: Rex Like, MA rlike@alsagoldenwest.org; 808-219-9036
Sonoma and Surrounding Counties ALS Online Support Group
Sonoma and Surrounding Counties ALS Online Support Group
Please Contact Facilitator: Sara Holiday at sholiday@alsagoldenwest.org or (707) 727-5151 for details on how to participate!
Grupo de apoyo en español de ELA / Spanish Language ALS Online Support Group
Grupo de apoyo en español de ELA / Spanish Language ALS Online Support Group
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* San Luis Obispo – ALS Online Support Group
*CANCELED* San Luis Obispo – ALS Online Support Group
The San Luis Obispo - ALS Online Support Group is not meeting this month. Everyone is encouraged to gather in person at the Central Coast Ride and Rally on Saturday, September 16 at the Bang the Drum Brewery in San Luis Obispo. Please contact facilitator Julie Scurich for information on the next support group meeting.…
SoCal Loved Ones Support Group
SoCal Loved Ones Support Group
Please contact Regional Care Manager Crystal Galvan, RRT for information on how to participate via Zoom at 747-284-3003 or cgalvan@alsagoldenwest.org.
San Francisco and Surrounding Counties ALS Online Support Group
San Francisco and Surrounding Counties ALS Online Support Group
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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2023 Napa Valley Ride to Defeat ALS and Walk
Join us in beautiful Napa Valley for the 19th annual Napa Valley Ride to Defeat ALS and Walk! This is more than just an event, it's a movement and a community gathering, dedicated to putting the brakes on ALS. Join us for a morning ride, where you can choose from many different routes of varying…
*MEETING IN-PERSON* John Gill Central Coast (Monterey Bay) ALS Support Group
*MEETING IN-PERSON* John Gill Central Coast (Monterey Bay) ALS Support Group
This month will be an in-person meeting at the Watsonville Community Hospital. Please contact facilitator Julie Scurich for information. Facilitator: Julie Scurich, OTR/L, ATP: (831) 247-9878; jscurich@alsagoldenwest.org
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Ventura/Santa Barbara County ALS Online Support Group
Ventura/Santa Barbara County ALS Online Support Group
Contact Kathleen for information on how to join online using Zoom! Facilitator: Kathleen Kelsey, RCP 818-292-4315 or kkelsey@alsagoldenwest.org
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*SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER* All-Hawaii ALS Online Support Group
*SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER* All-Hawaii ALS Online Support Group
Special guest speaker, Tanya Hageman, Care Service Coordinator with ALS Family of Faith will provide an overview of Faith Based Psychosocial Support for people living with ALS and caregivers. 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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Pomona Online Support Group
Pomona Online Support Group
Call Roshandra for information on how to participate using Zoom! Facilitator: Roshandra Edwards M. Ed. 213-898-3388, redwards@alsagoldenwest.org
*CANCELED* Palo Alto – ALS Online Support Group
*CANCELED* Palo Alto – ALS Online Support Group
The Palo Alto – ALS Online Support Group will not meet this month, and the next meeting will be on Thursday, October 26. Contact Shannan for information on how to join virtually using Zoom! Facilitator: Shannan Sonnicksen, LCSW, MPH 510-342-9313, ssonnicksen@alsagoldenwest.org
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2023 Hawaii Walk to Defeat ALS
Mark your calendar and join us for the 2023 Hawaii Walk to Defeat ALS at Kapiolani Park in Honolulu on Saturday, September 30! Check out our new, attractive and user-friendly website at HawaiiWalktoDefeatALS.org. Registration and navigation of your participant center dashboard are now easier than ever. Important note: As this is a new system, ALL…
2023 Central Valley Walk to Defeat ALS
Mark your calendar and join us for the 2023 Central Valley Walk to Defeat ALS at Woodward Park in Fresno on Saturday, September 30, 2023! Check out our new, attractive and user-friendly website at CentralValleyWalktoDefeatALS.org. Registration and navigation of your participant center dashboard are now easier than ever. Important note: As this is a new…