It is about families, friends, moral support and sharing memories.
Our support group would like to share our fun events with you as well.
Big Wheelie Fundraiser
Thanks to Cindy Murphy for donating the Big Wheelie Skate Center to us for this fun and successful fundraiser.
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Dover Sidewalk Sale
Dixie Krupka and Sheryl Vlad
Tuscarawas County Caregiver Coalition Expo
 Walt Van Horn, Debbie Huth & Brad Stilwell |
 Gary Petricola – WJER Radio and Phyllis Van Horn |
Canal Dover Festival
A special thank you to Lois Grandison and Ember Complete Care for their outstanding ticket sales.
 Volunteering can be fun! Just ask Debra Shonk and Cathie Hiltbrand. |
 The raffle was a great success. |
Buehler’s Patio Fundraiser
 Jen Breznak, Hannah Frank & Katie Breznak |
 Jackie Graef |
 Don Mooney, Walt Van Horn & Deb Shonk |
Walt Van Horn, Sheryl Vlad, Roxie Long & Phyllis Van Horn |
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CELEBRATING 3 YEARS OF FAMILY SUPPORT
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Thanks go to Cathie Hiltbrand for providing the facilities for our party. Entertainment was provided by |
Raising Public Awareness
Jennie Reichman invited Phyllis to speak to the Dennison Rotary on Tuesday, September 26th.
OUR SECOND ALS FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP CHRISTMAS TOUR FUNDRAISER
We want to thank Cathie Hiltbrand for again supporting us by opening her beautiful “Historic” home. Over a dozen volunteers spent days decorating. Once again, a lot of work, but a lot of fun.
Thank you to everyone who donated items for our raffle. Special thanks to all of the individuals and businesses who provided decorations. Also, thank you to the many people made the delicious candy and cookies for our bake sale.
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Christmas Party
Cathie Hiltbrand continued in her generosity by inviting us to have our annual Christmas Party in her home.
Everyone joined in when vocalist Jerome James entertained us with seasonal songs.
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The ALS Family Support Group of Ohio, Inc., recognized Debra Shonk of Dover as the first “Volunteer Of The Year.”
Debra has participated in every event during 2006. She has been extremely helpful behind the scenes in running errands, assisting in set up and tear down, in addition to working at the events themselves. She has served on the board of directors as secretary. Her positive attitude and upbeat demeanor has endeared her to the entire organization.
Debra is owner/operator of Our Little Angels day care.
