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ORGANIZATION: The ALS Association: MN/ND/SD
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Your 59 year old neighbor living with ALS is looking for someone to visit her. She enjoys gardening, flowers, fairy gardens, movies, and reading. Additionally, she likes baking and would enjoy occasionally making cookies together.
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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
A Private HomeBarnesville, MN 56514
DATE POSTED
March 12, 2020
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- • 1 Hours Every Week or Every Other Week • You and the Woman Will Determine a Mutually Agreeable Time to Meet
- • No Special Skills or Knowledge of ALS Necessary – We’ll Train You on Everything You Need to Know