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THE MINNESOTA CHAPTER
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COMMUNITY PARTNERS
We are grateful for the support these companies and organizations give to
The ALS Association and The Minnesota Chapter.
Please read the following descriptions for details about our collaborations
and click on the logos to go to our community partners websites.
Charities Review Council
The Charities Review Council is dedicated to empowering the public to make informed decisions about their charitable giving. By providing information, tools and resources to the giving public, the Council helps encourage greater confidence in giving and fosters public trust in charitable organizations. The ALS Association, Minnesota Chapter, is an approved charitable organization by the Charities Review Council. |
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Community Health Charities
The ALS Association, Minnesota Chapter is a member of Community Health Charities Minnesota (CHCM). CHCM is a federation of 26 member health charities all dedicated to preventing, managing, and/or curing chronic health conditions. CHCM offers workplace giving programs, customized employee giving and involvement campaigns, much like the United Way. The only difference is recipients of the CHCM donations are non-profits that focus specifically on health issues, including medical research, health education, patient services and advocacy.
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Diamond Awards, Minnesota’s premier charity baseball event was held January 22, 2009.
For the first time, proceeds from Diamond Awards will benefit University of Minnesota research and care focused on related neurological diseases including ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease), ataxia, muscular dystrophy, and Parkinson’s disease—devastating illnesses that affect thousands of families in Minnesota alone.
You can read about the event and help strike out ALS, ataxia, muscular dystrophy, and Parkinson’s disease! For tickets or more information, visit www.mmf.umn.edu/diamondawards or call Sarah Curtis at 612-626-5470.
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eBay Giving Works
eBay Giving Works is a program for charity listings on eBay, enabling sellers to list items on eBay and donate part or all of the final sale price to a certified nonprofit organization. Unique search and listing features allows sellers to promote their sale while supporting important causes. eBay Giving Works listings tend to sell at higher final prices, because buyers are more willing to purchase and often pay more for items that benefit a nonprofit. Sellers can enhance buyer trust and loyalty by aligning with a cause and they will receive a receipt for their tax-deductible donations. . |
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Good Search
Now you can raise money for The ALS Association, Minnesota Chapter just by searching the Internet at GoodSearch.com. GoodSearch.com is a new search engine that donates half its revenue, about a penny per search, to the charities its users designate. You use it just as you would any search engine, and it's powered by Yahoo!, so you get great results. Here’s how it works:
1. Go to http://www.goodsearch.com/
2. Type The ALS Association, Minnesota Chapter into the “who do you GoodSearch for” box and click “verify”
3. Search the Internet just like you would with any search engine
Since GoodSearch shares its advertising revenue with charities and schools, every time you search the Internet at GoodSearch, you’ll be earning money for us. Spread the word!
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Kent Hrbek Outdoors
Minnesota's newest outdoors show, Kent Hrbek and Eric Gislason enjoy the upper Midwest’s outdoor adventures each week. Explore this website to find the episode schedule, photo gallery, and more! Kent Hrbek Outdoors is a huge supporter of The ALS Association, Minnesota Chapter. |
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Kowalski’s Markets
Groceries for Good Causes - The Kowalski’s Market in Uptown is currently featuring The ALS Association as one of its 15 charities that shoppers can donate to through their grocery receipts. When shopping at this location, simply place your receipt in the Groceries for Good Causes display (labeled The ALS Association) and a percent of your bill will be donated to the Chapter.
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Kwik Trip, Inc.
Kwik Trip offers Kwik Rewards Fundraising Program for all Kwik Cardholders. A percentage of sales purchased with this card can be donated to community organizations. To learn more about becoming a Kwik Cardholder, visit Kwik Trip's website.
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The ALS March of Faces is a patient/caregiver governed and operated non-profit organzation, dedicated to heightening public awareness of ALS, and advocating on issues that concern and/or benefit PALS (People with ALS). The Banner, created in 1977, is made up of 12 feet x 2 feet sections of more than 2500 participating PALS who have sent their phtograph to become part of this ultimate, ongoing awareness tool. the Banner's are displaayed at local and national awareness and advocacy events. To learn more visit http://www.march-of-faces.org/.
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Open Arms
Visit Open Arms website. 2006 marks the 20th year since Open Arms, a local non-profit, began preparing and delivering meals to people living with HIV/AIDS. Throughout their history, Open Arms has been a welcoming place for the clients they serve and for all who come through their doors. Open Arms is something good that has come from a terrible disease, HIV/AIDS. They remain committed to serving people who live with HIV/AIDS while sharing their experiences and resources to meet evolving needs of those with other life threatening illnesses (including ALS). At their kitchen’s table, there is always room for one more... |
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A Race Worth Winning
A group of friends and family members that have come together to raise awareness and funds for the treatment and cure of ALS. With relentless perseverance and determination, they strive to make a significant difference in the lives of thousands. They use their God given talents, passions and gifts to involve the community, family and associates in order to raise awareness of ALS. Each year they host events to raise awareness and funds. These events will always be open to the public, excluding no one. Please visit the A Race Worth Winning website.
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Rollx Vans
Rollx Vans has the nation's largest inventory of new and used wheelchair accessible vans. Rollx Vans is also committed to giving back to the community. Over the years they have developed strong partnerships with several great national organizations. Click here to see their national partners and read about our new donation per vehicle program. |
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SmartTown Alliance (STA) This is a cash rewards card that strives to build community loyalty by giving the customer a cash reward while generating funds for local charitable causes. To learn more about SmartTown Alliance and participating businesses visit SmartTown Alliance website.
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Tony Pucci and Friends
Songs for Jenny
"Songs for Jenny" is a charity CD for ALS Patient Care and Research. All proceeds from the sale of this CD will go to The ALS Association, Minnesota Chapter. The CD features the instrumental work of Tony Pucci with guest vocalists from around the world. Tony is a prolific musician from Rochester, MN with over 100 CD releases to his credit. Tony's sister Jenny passed away in May 2008, after fighting ALS for 5 years. The CD was inspired by Jenny and made in her honor. For more information and to order a CD to to SongsforJenny. |
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