How You Can Help

DONATIONS

Your gift will help The ALS Association support research to find a cure for ALS and provide much-needed services to patients and their families. By becoming a part of the ALSA family and making your gift today, you will help sustain hope in thousands of people affected by ALS. Please click one of the buttons below to donate, or browse the links on the right for more information.

Gifts to our Chapter Association are tax-deductible to the full extent of the Internal Revenue Code. The ALS Association (ALSA) is designated by the IRS as a not-for-profit 501 (c) (3) organization, and can be found in IRS Publication 78 as, "Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Association," and at http://www.irs.gov/. To find The ALS Association, go to the IRS Web site and enter "amyotrophic" in the "Name" search box.

Know Your Rights as a Donor.

The rapid progression of ALS creates a continuing need for durable medical equipment to assist individuals with maintaining their mobility and independence.  Through our Medical Equipment Loan Bank, your donation of medical equipment (walkers, wheelchairs, etc) will be made available to individuals with ALS thoughout Upstate NY.  Similarly, if you have any books, videotapes or other information which might be helpful to other ALS patients, we encourage you to send them to our office and we will make those items available though our Lending Library.  

To donate small items, please mail them to:
The ALS Association Upstate New York Chapter
890 7th North St., Ste 108, Liverpool, NY 13088

For larger items, please call us at 315-413-0121 or Toll Free for PALS 1-866-499-PALS
and we will arrange for a pick-up at your home.

VOLUNTEER

The contributions of volunteers are essential to the chapter achieving its mission. Each year, our Chapter participates in numerous fundraising and information-based opportunities throughout our area. These activities create a multitude of tasks with which volunteers can easily assist, including administrative work and mailings, helping at various events and with patient services.

The ALS Association Upstate New York Chapter is always looking for volunteers to help with all aspects of the organization including office administration, fund raising, publicity and patient services. If you would like to learn about specific volunteer opportunities, please click below or call our office at (866) 499-7257.

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Please contact us if you'd like to help out