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1 person is interested
Friendly Visitor Wanted for Woman with ALS
ORGANIZATION: The ALS Association: MN/ND/SD
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1 person is interested
A 57 year old woman living with ALS is looking for someone to visit her for several hours on Wednesdays. She doesn’t have any activities that day and would enjoy some company while her husband is at work.
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About The ALS Association: MN/ND/SD
Location:
1919 University Avenue West, Suite 175, St. Paul, MN 55104, US
Mission Statement
To discover treatments and a cure for ALS, and to serve, advocate for, and empower people affected by ALS to live their lives to the fullest.
Description
What is ALS?
ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) is a degenerative disease of the central nervous system. ALS results in the progressive weakness of voluntary muscles which often leads to total paralysis. There is no known cause or cure for ALS. People with ALS typically live between two and five years after being diagnosed.
How does The ALS Association help?
We fulfill our mission by offering programs, services, and equipment free of charge to anyone affected by ALS residing in Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota.
- Durable Medical Equipment Loan Pool
- Communication and Assistive Device Program
- Family Respite Services
- Volunteer Help
- Support Services
Our work is funded by individual donations and the money raised by our special events.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
XXXXXWarren, MN 56762
DATE POSTED
August 22, 2019
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 3 Hours Every or Every Other Wednesday