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ALS
(Amyotrorphic Lateral Sclerosis) is a progressive
disease that attacks nerve cells in the brain and
spinal cord, resulting in muscle weakness and atrophy.
Not only is ALS (also known as Lou Gehrig’s
Disease) physically debilitating, patient care
can cost up to $250,000 a year, often depleting
a family’s entire savings. |
| Founded
by Terry Magovern in honor of his late fiance, the
Joan Dancy & PALS Support group provides financial
assistance and emotional support to our friends and
neighbors in Monmouth and Ocean Counties afflicted
with this devastating disease. |
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Miniature
Golf Outing
at Twin Brook Golf Center
Tinton Falls
to benefit Joan Dancy and PALS |
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| Find
out more! |
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| NEWS
& EVENTS |
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| 2008 “Jump
In and Feel the Love - A Valentune Plunge” a
splashing success |
| 300
brave plungers raise a cool $100,000 for local ALS
patients and their families. |
| Read
more. |
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| Saker
ShopRites and customers hit a home run for ALS |
| Joan
Dancy & PALS receives $156,000 from month long “Strike
Out ALS” in-store fundraiser. |
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more. |
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| SUPPORT
GROUP MEETINGS |
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| Patients
and Families: First Tuesday of each month from 6:30
pm to 8:30 pm. at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank,
NJ |
| Families
and Caregivers: Third Tuesday of each month
from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. at Ocean Medical Center,
Brick, NJ |
| Facilitators: Patricia
Schaeffer, RN and Kathy Valentino, LCSW |
| Learn
more. |
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