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August Volunteer of the Month: Gia Savidge

July 31, 2023 Comments Off on August Volunteer of the Month: Gia Savidge

“Music has healing power. It has the ability to take people out of themselves for a few hours.” – Elton John Our August Volunteer of the Month Gia Savidge has…

July Volunteer of the Month: Tom Scamuffa

June 30, 2023 Comments Off on July Volunteer of the Month: Tom Scamuffa

Tom Scamuffa’s drive to end ALS started when his wife Linda was diagnosed with ALS in 2006. Linda was aware of the disease from losing her father to it in…

June Volunteer of the Month: Laura Kennedy

June 1, 2023 Comments Off on June Volunteer of the Month: Laura Kennedy

Some people volunteer for the ALS cause because they want to give back after receiving care. Some volunteer because they have witnessed the great need for increased research. The Chapter’s…

May Volunteer of the Month: Brenda Hansen

May 1, 2023 Comments Off on May Volunteer of the Month: Brenda Hansen

The Greater Philadelphia Chapter covers a large territory, from Ocean City, NJ, to Tioga County, PA. Perhaps no volunteer has traveled as far to support our ALS mission as Brenda…

April Volunteer of the Month: Lura Sawyer

April 1, 2023 Comments Off on April Volunteer of the Month: Lura Sawyer

Lura and Peter Sawyer understand the value of living every day to the fullest. They have made it a mission to ensure that every family affected by ALS can make…

March Volunteer of the Month: Maryellen Fox

March 1, 2023 Comments Off on March Volunteer of the Month: Maryellen Fox

Bill Fox was a legend before his story included ALS. Today, his wife Maryellen Fox is continuing his legend and inspiring countless others as the March 2023 Volunteer of the…