Together We Give: ALS Giving Day
Join us for Together We Give: ALS Giving Day, a powerful day of action supporting ALS United Mid-Atlantic and the ALS community across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware.
This day is all about coming together, neighbors, friends, and families, to strengthen care, accelerate research, and make sure no one facing ALS has to do it alone.
On May 14, your gift will go twice as far. Donations will be matched up to $15,000 , doubling your impact for families living with ALS.
Double Your Impact on May 14
On Giving Day, your gift goes twice as far. Donations will be matched up to $15,000, helping us reach even more families with the care and support they need.
That includes:
- A $15,000 match from John and Loretta Russo
Matching funds are available until the $15,000 limit is reached.
Why This Day Matters
ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that impacts mobility, communication, and independence. As needs increase, so does the demand for specialized care, adaptive equipment, and reliable support systems.
Giving Day is a chance for all of us to step in and help meet those needs, together.
What Your Gift Supports
Your donation helps make everyday life more manageable for people living with ALS:
- Essential care services for individuals living with ALS
- Support and relief for caregivers and families
- Funding for innovative ALS research initiatives
- Advocacy efforts that improve access to care and resources
How Your Gift Makes a Difference
Your contribution helps fund services and resources that make daily life safer, more manageable, and more dignified:
$60 - Voice amplifier to help conserve energy and improve communication
$275 - Call bell or alert system for caregiver assistance
$350 - Transportation support for clinic visits and essential appointments
$500 - Home modification assessment to identify safety and accessibility needs
$700 - Installation of a stair glide system for straight staircases to provide safe and easy access to an upper floor
$707 - One multidisciplinary ALS clinic visit
$924 - In-home care support (7 hours/day for 4 days)
$7,000 - Home ramping to provide safe accessibility
A Story Worth Watching
Extra Time, A Message from John and Loretta Russo
John and Loretta Russo share their powerful and deeply personal journey living with ALS. As they reflect on 42 years of marriage, they open up about John’s diagnosis around their 30th anniversary and the uncertainty they faced in the early days.
In this heartfelt story, they discuss how their perspective shifted over time, from fear of the future to a conscious decision to embrace life fully. Rather than focusing on limitations, John and Loretta chose to make the most of each day, prioritizing meaningful experiences, relationships, and purpose.
Above all, John and Loretta express gratitude for the time they’ve had and the memories they continue to create. Their message is one of resilience, love, and living fully in the present moment.
Ways to Get Involved
You can make a meaningful difference by encouraging others to support the causes you care about. Share our mission on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn to help raise awareness and expand support for families affected by ALS.
Donate
Gifts to ALS United Mid-Atlantic on May 14, 2026, will be matched up to $15,000, doubling your impact on Giving Day.
Spread Awareness
Share your support on social media using @alsmidatlantic to help reach a wider audience.
Engage Your Network
Send a quick email or message to friends, family, and colleagues encouraging them to participate.
Start a Ripple Effect
Invite others to match your donation or make their own contribution in support of ALS families.
Honor Someone Special
Make a tribute gift in memory or honor of a loved one or create a dedicated fundraising page.
Be Part of Something Meaningful
When you give on May 14, you help expand care, support critical research, and ensure families affected by ALS are not alone.
Donate Now and Make Twice the Impact
About ALS United Mid-Atlantic
Since 1977, ALS United Mid-Atlantic has supported individuals and families navigating ALS through comprehensive care services, research funding, and advocacy efforts.
ALS United Mid-Atlantic is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.