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The Walk to Defeat ALS is The ALS Association's national signature event. Each year, over 65,000 people including ALS patients, families, friends, and corporate leaders join together to raise funds in support of The Association’s cutting-edge research and community-based patient services programs.

Help plan the Walk to Defeat ALS in Grand Forks by becoming a committee member! Committee members will work on the following projects.

- Walk Sponsors - Secure corporate and local sponsors to offset costs of the Walk. Familiarize potential sponsors of the benefits of being involved in the Walk.
- Food - Secure food and beverages to be served at the Walk.
- Entertainment - Procure donated talent of DJs, clowns, balloon makers, photographers, etc.
- Publicity - Contact media (radio, TV, newspapers) to publicize event via press releases, announcements, ads, interviews, etc.

Frequency: Once a month, 1 hr. from Nov 2009 to April 2010 (not including December)
Day/Time: Weekday afternoon
Location: UND campus in Grand Forks

ALS, commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease, is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that attacks the nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, resulting in muscle weakness, paralysis and eventually death.

Requirements:
- Previously attended any kind of fundraising walk.
- A commitment to meet for one hour on a monthly basis from November to April.
- Attendance at the Grand Forks Walk to Defeat ALS on Saturday, April 24, 2010 from 9 a.m. – Noon.

Contact:

Stephanie Manthei, Volunteer Coordinator
The ALS Association, MN Chapter - Now Serving North Dakota
1-888-672-0484
Stephanie@alsmn.org
www.alsmn.org