Step Up to the Plate- Happy Hour to Benefit The ALS Association CT Chapter

Lou Gehrig personified the
word hero, both on and off the baseball field, 
His courage and grace continue to be an inspiration 75 years after his
memorable “luckiest man alive” speech. 
The ALS Association Connecticut Chapter a 501(c) 3 nonprofit, is
inspired everyday by local heroes – patients and families who live with ALS,
known by most as Lou Gehrig’s disease.

We invite you to join us on
Thursday, June 12th, from 5:30 – 8:00 p.m. at Chicago Sam's- Cromwell for a happy hour fundraiser called Step Up to the
Plate.  Featuring great food, drinks, a
silent auction and more, the event will benefit over 240 local patients and
families that we serve in Connecticut.

Tickets are $25 in advance, and $30 at the door- this includes admission, 2 drinks, and select appetizers. 

You can purchase tickets at http://webct.alsa.org/site/PageServer?pagename=CT_6_StepUp or call 203-874-5050

In 2013 the Connecticut Chapter:

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Provided
services to 240 patients and their families

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Assisted
12 families with the cost of Respite Care

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Provided
336 pieces of medical equipment to 80 patients

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Provided
iPads to 10 patients to assist with communication.

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Held
5 Monthly Support Groups for Patients and Caregivers

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Accommodated
59 wheelchair transportation trips for 28 patients

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Provided
15 Home Modification Grants to help patients maintain safety

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Provided
financial assistance for various Special Needs of 35 patients

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Helped
8 families afford the cost of having their children participate in after-school
activities or summer camps

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Collaborated
with the University of New Haven Film Department to give 5 patients the
opportunity to create personal memoirs for family and friends