ALS Society of Saskatchewan Inc.

### Context Profile for ALS Society of Saskatchewan Inc.

1. **Organization Mission & Cause**:
   - The ALS Society of Saskatchewan is dedicated to supporting individuals and families affected by Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. Their mission focuses on providing assistance, resources, and advocacy to improve the quality of life for those impacted by ALS. They aim to raise awareness about the disease, fund research for better treatments, and foster a supportive community for patients and their families.

2. **Type of Activities**:
   - The organization engages in various activities, including:
     - **Fundraising Events**: Notable events like the Queen City Marathon and community fundraisers (e.g., "Running for Kelvin").
     - **Awareness Campaigns**: Initiatives aimed at educating the public about ALS and its effects.
     - **Support Programs**: Offering resources and support services for families dealing with ALS.
     - **Research Funding**: Allocating funds to support research efforts aimed at finding a cure and improving patient care.

3. **Tone of Voice**:
   - The tone of the ALS Society of Saskatchewan is **friendly, supportive, and inspiring**. Their communication is characterized by a personal touch, often sharing heartfelt stories and encouraging community involvement. The language is accessible and empathetic, aimed at fostering a sense of community and hope among supporters and those affected by ALS.

4. **Emoji Usage**:
   - The organization does not prominently use emojis in their communications. The tone remains professional and heartfelt without relying on emojis to convey emotion or engagement.

5. **Key Facts**:
   - **Founding Info**: The ALS Society of Saskatchewan was established to address the needs of individuals affected by ALS in the province.
   - **Scale**: The organization has a total of 477 forms and has conducted 11 email campaigns, indicating active engagement with their community.
   - **Impact Metrics**: While specific metrics are not detailed on the website, the organization emphasizes the importance of fundraising for research and support services, suggesting a focus on measurable outcomes in their initiatives.
   - **Volunteer Info**: The website encourages community involvement and volunteerism, highlighting the importance of volunteers in supporting their mission.

6. **Writing Guidelines**:
   - **Style**: Use a friendly and approachable tone, incorporating personal stories and testimonials to connect with the audience.
   - **Language**: Keep language clear and straightforward, avoiding jargon. Use emotional appeals to highlight the impact of donations and support.
   - **Structure**: Organize content with headings and bullet points for clarity. Include calls to action that encourage community involvement and support.
   - **Personalization**: Use personal touches in communications, such as addressing recipients by name and referencing specific campaigns or events that resonate with the audience.

This context profile provides a comprehensive understanding of the ALS Society of Saskatchewan, enabling AI assistants to generate tailored and impactful content that aligns with the organization's mission and values.

We are asking everyone who is interested in attending the Move to Cure Melfort ALS Walk to purchase a ticket. This purchase will provide you with a tax receipt for the total value of your ticket. This ticket is for those who are not diagnosed with ALS. This ticket also includes an ALS t-shirt.

Walk participants

We are asking everyone who is interested in attending the Move to Cure Melfort ALS Walk to purchase a ticket, however for those of you who have ALS, no fee is expected for your participation. You honor us by attending.

Walk participants who have ALS

Cheque made out to order: ALS Society of Saskatchewan
Address to send cheque: 
2430 8th Avenue, Unit C
Regina, SK
S4R 5E3

EVENT DATE AND TIME: May 24th 2025. We will be on site as of 10 am. Walk ceremony starts at 11 am. Location: 102 Spruce Haven Road, Melfort, SK Please come walk/run/roll to help raise funds to support the ALS Society of Saskatchewan. To help us raise funds this year we are also charging a small fee to sign-up to Walk, Run or Roll in our Walk. This small fee will allow us to raise some additional funds after two tough years. Our name for this event is the Melfort Move to Cure ALS Walk.  Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a group of rare neurological diseases that mainly involve the nerve cells (neurons) responsible for controlling voluntary muscle movement. Voluntary muscles produce movements like chewing, walking, and talking. The disease is progressive, meaning the symptoms get worse over time. The average length of survival after diagnosis is three to five years. At this time ALS has no cure. Can I make a donation and not walk or run o roll?Absolutely. Please make your donation above and we thank you for your support. Why Walk or Run or Roll for ALS?Many people will ask themselves why they should walk or run this year. Here are a few of the reasons we think you should take part:<ul><li style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:normal;font-size:15px;box-sizing:inherit">Someone in your life has been affected by ALS (now or in the past) and you want to honor them.</li><li style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:normal;font-size:15px;box-sizing:inherit">You have set goals and have been training for this purpose.</li><li style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:normal;font-size:15px;box-sizing:inherit">Running and walking or rolling are great for your mental and physical health, as well as a great stress-reliever.</li><li style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:normal;font-size:15px;box-sizing:inherit">It will give you something positive to focus on: "I CAN do" versus "I can't do."</li><li style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:normal;font-size:15px;box-sizing:inherit">It lets you continue to be part of a great running and walking and rolling community.</li><li style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:normal;font-size:15px;box-sizing:inherit">It will provide you with a sense of accomplishment.</li><li style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:normal;font-size:15px;box-sizing:inherit">You will get to brag to all those around you.</li><li style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:normal;font-size:15px;box-sizing:inherit">It's the best way to support your ALS Society of SK: Shop Local, Run or Walk or Roll Local.</li></ul> Do I have to walk or run or can I simply start a pledge page to raise funds for the cause? Absolutely! We do not require nor demand that anyone do our walk or run or roll if they do not want to. But yes please do create a pledge page attached to our campaign and raise as much money as you can to helps support all the work we do for those affected by ALS. To create your personal pledge page in which you write your own message and add your own picture or details simply click on the white FUNDRAISE button above. This will be your very own page to manage and share. Set your own fundraising goal and spread the word. Again anyone who contributes to your pledge page including yourself will still receive a tax receipt. Some information about ALS in SK: Statistically, SK should have anywhere from 100 to 250 persons diagnosed with ALS at any one time. The ALS Society of Saskatchewan has been supporting those with ALS for 40 years right here in our province and has in that time supported, cared for, been a friend to and helped make the ALS journey a little better for over 3,500 people. We have provided millions of dollars of equipment and support at no charge to anyone needing our services and in that time the Society had done it almost completely on a volunteer basis. In the last few years the Society has been able to get an office and some staff and that has only increased the level of support to our ALS families. No one deserves to make the ALS journey alone.  You can show your support by joining your virtual community and collecting online donations with your personal fundraising page. On the day of the Melfort Move to Cure ALS Walk we invite you to share a photo or video from your Walk with us, and post it on your fundraising page or share it on our social media pages. As usual pets are welcome. Be sure to tag us on Facebook: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/alssocietysask" style="color:inherit;text-decoration:inherit;box-sizing:inherit;text-decoration-color:initial;-webkit-user-select:auto">www.facebook.com/alssocietysask</a> or by sending us an email so we can post it and celebrate you: <a href="mailto:director@alssask.ca" style="color:inherit;text-decoration:inherit;box-sizing:inherit;text-decoration-color:initial;-webkit-user-select:auto">director@alssask.ca</a> and if you provide us anything before the walk day (May 24th) you will likely be included in our social media posts that we will be hosting that day.  Stay in touch for these details and more through our social media posts and all our public channels. Duane Chicoine,President, ALS Society of SK Denis SimardExecutive Director, ALS Society of SK

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EVENT DATE AND TIME: May 24th 2025. We will be on site as of 10 am. Walk ceremony starts at 11 am. Location: 102 Spruce Haven Road, Melfort, SK Please come walk/run/roll to help raise funds to support the ALS Society of Saskatchewan. To help us raise funds this year we are also charging a small fee to sign-up to Walk, Run or Roll in our Walk. This small fee will allow us to raise some additional funds after two tough years. Our name for this event is the Melfort Move to Cure ALS Walk.  Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a group of rare neurological diseases that mainly involve the nerve cells (neurons) responsible for controlling voluntary muscle movement. Voluntary muscles produce movements like chewing, walking, and talking. The disease is progressive, meaning the symptoms get worse over time. The average length of survival after diagnosis is three to five years. At this time ALS has no cure. Can I make a donation and not walk or run o roll?Absolutely. Please make your donation above and we thank you for your support. Why Walk or Run or Roll for ALS?Many people will ask themselves why they should walk or run this year. Here are a few of the reasons we think you should take part:<ul><li>Someone in your life has been affected by ALS (now or in the past) and you want to honor them.</li><li>You have set goals and have been training for this purpose.</li><li>Running and walking or rolling are great for your mental and physical health, as well as a great stress-reliever.</li><li>It will give you something positive to focus on: "I CAN do" versus "I can't do."</li><li>It lets you continue to be part of a great running and walking and rolling community.</li><li>It will provide you with a sense of accomplishment.</li><li>You will get to brag to all those around you.</li><li>It's the best way to support your ALS Society of SK: Shop Local, Run or Walk or Roll Local.</li></ul> Do I have to walk or run or can I simply start a pledge page to raise funds for the cause? Absolutely! We do not require nor demand that anyone do our walk or run or roll if they do not want to. But yes please do create a pledge page attached to our campaign and raise as much money as you can to helps support all the work we do for those affected by ALS. To create your personal pledge page in which you write your own message and add your own picture or details simply click on the white FUNDRAISE button above. This will be your very own page to manage and share. Set your own fundraising goal and spread the word. Again anyone who contributes to your pledge page including yourself will still receive a tax receipt. Some information about ALS in SK: Statistically, SK should have anywhere from 100 to 250 persons diagnosed with ALS at any one time. The ALS Society of Saskatchewan has been supporting those with ALS for 40 years right here in our province and has in that time supported, cared for, been a friend to and helped make the ALS journey a little better for over 3,500 people. We have provided millions of dollars of equipment and support at no charge to anyone needing our services and in that time the Society had done it almost completely on a volunteer basis. In the last few years the Society has been able to get an office and some staff and that has only increased the level of support to our ALS families. No one deserves to make the ALS journey alone.  You can show your support by joining your virtual community and collecting online donations with your personal fundraising page. On the day of the Melfort Move to Cure ALS Walk we invite you to share a photo or video from your Walk with us, and post it on your fundraising page or share it on our social media pages. As usual pets are welcome. Be sure to tag us on Facebook: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/alssocietysask">www.facebook.com/alssocietysask</a> or by sending us an email so we can post it and celebrate you: <a href="mailto:director@alssask.ca">director@alssask.ca</a> and if you provide us anything before the walk day (May 24th) you will likely be included in our social media posts that we will be hosting that day.  Stay in touch for these details and more through our social media posts and all our public channels. Duane Chicoine,President, ALS Society of SK Denis SimardExecutive Director, ALS Society of SK

ALS Society of Saskatchewan Inc.

2025 Move to Cure Melfort ALS Walk

102 Spruce Haven Rd

Walk participants

$20

Walk participants who have ALS

Free