Editor:

    The Board of Directors and staff of the ALS
Association Northern New England Chapter (ALSANNE), would like to take
this opportunity, during National Volunteer Week, to thank the hundreds
of volunteers who have contributed their time and efforts to improve
the lives of those living with ALS.

    ALS, commonly known as “Lou Gehrig’s Disease,” is a
fatal neuromuscular disease that affects approximately 30,000 Americans
each year. Many ALS patients in Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont
benefit from the services and programs provided by the Chapter. Whether
they serve on a special events committee, assist in the office,
facilitate support groups, or help raise public awareness, volunteers
play a key role in the Chapter’s ability to meet the needs of more than
150 people with ALS in our tri-state region.

The ALS Association, dedicated to fighting on every front to improve
life for those living with ALS, focuses on three areas of expertise and
commitment: research to find a cure, advocacy at the highest levels of
government, and comprehensive care and support services for all people
living with Lou Gehrig’s disease. The Chapter couldn’t do this without
the support and efforts of its many volunteers.

Gary Sullivan, President, Board of Directors

Jo Ann St. Pierre, Executive Director

ALS Association, Northern New England Chapter