Lehigh Valley Walk to Defeat ALS

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Volunteer with us on Saturday, October 14th, 2023, at the Lehigh Valley Walk to Defeat ALS, Allentown, PA! The Walk to Defeat ALS is a one-day celebration to honor those with ALS and remember those we have lost to the disease.

By volunteering at this event, you can make a difference in the lives of people with ALS and help fund groundbreaking research for a cure.

Learn more about the event at: www.lehighvalleywalktodefeatals.org

Event-Day Volunteers Tasks:
Help make the Walk to Defeat ALS experience special for everyone.

1. Set-Up: Help assemble tents, tables, chairs, and signs. Assist with getting the proper material to each table and tent, as instructed by Chapter Staff.
2. Registration: Assist Chapter Staff to check-in Walk to Defeat ALS participants as they arrive.
3. T-Shirts: Hand out t-shirts to participants. A list will be provided, so volunteers can easily check off sizes and names. A member of the Chapter Staff will be available to handle questions or concerns.
4. Manage Food & Beverage: Help manage the food and beverage tables. A variety of snacks, water, and soft drinks will be available for participants and volunteers. Help keep the tables organized throughout the Walk to Defeat ALS.
5. Kids’ Area: (all materials provided) Facepainting and assisting the children with mini crafts.
6. Clean-Up: Pack up tables, tents, chairs, and signs. Ensure all Chapter material is put away properly.
7. Photography: Can negotiate an hourly rate. Must submit a portfolio or previous work to kelsey@alsphiladelphia.org to be considered

Why Volunteer?

The ALS Association is the only national non-profit organization dedicated to fighting Lou Gehrig's Disease on every front. The Greater Philadelphia Chapter’s mission is 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.  On average, people with ALS live only two to five years from the time of diagnosis, while this cruel disease progressively eliminates their ability to move, eat, and ultimately breathe on their own. Almost 80 years since baseball great Lou Gehrig brought national attention to ALS, there is still no cure and there are no survivors.