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Programs

The support of family and friends plays a crucial role in the quality of life of pALS. Spouses, partners, parents, even children find themselves providing care or a helping hand to their loved one with ALS. Living with and supporting a person with ALS is an emotionally complex experience, as well as a life altering journey. Touched By ALS can play a role in setting you on the right path by offering sensible advice, the right resources, and assistance with some of the costs of living with ALS.

Touched By ALS provides direct, needs-based support through the following programs. Each program is designed to meet families at different stages of need.

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Family Sponsorship Program
The Family Sponsorship Program provides ongoing, relational support to ALS families facing long-term and evolving needs.

In-Home Assistance Program
Caring for a loved one with ALS is physically and emotionally demanding. This program helps families access professional in-home care when additional support is needed.

Emergency & Needs-Based Financial Assistance
Life with ALS is unpredictable. This program provides one-time emergency assistance when families face urgent or unexpected needs.

Life-Sustaining Generator Loan Program
Access to reliable power and specialized equipment can be life-sustaining for individuals living with ALS.

I have been lucky, that my condition has progressed more slowly than is often the case.
But it shows that one need not lose hope.
~ Stephen Hawking