Generator Loan Program
Access to reliable power and specialized equipment can be life-sustaining for individuals living with ALS. The Life-Sustaining Generator Loan Program provides Ryobi generators to individuals with ALS who rely on ventilators or other life-sustaining medical equipment requiring electricity. Through a partnership with Ryobi, generators are loaned to families during periods of medical necessity and retrieved once no longer needed, ensuring resources are recycled and available for future families.
Purpose
Power outages pose a life-threatening risk to ALS patients dependent on ventilators. This program exists to ensure uninterrupted access to electricity during emergencies, natural disasters, or unexpected outages—protecting patient safety, preventing hospitalization, and providing peace of mind to families.
Application & Review Process
1 Request Submission
- Family submits Generator Request Form
2 Verification
- Medical need confirmed (ventilator/equipment dependency)
3 Approval & Deployment
- Priority given to immediate safety risks
- Generator delivered promptly
4 Return & Reallocation
- Generator retrieved when no longer needed
- Prepared for next family
Sustainability
- Corporate partnership with Ryobi
- Inventory rotation model
- Grant and sponsor support for maintenance and logistics
- Emergency preparedness collaborations
Why This Program Matters
For ALS patients on ventilators, electricity equals life. This program provides immediate, tangible protection when it matters most—turning community partnership into life-saving action.
I have been lucky, that my condition has progressed more slowly than is often the case.
