 The ALS Family Support Group held its annual Christmas party on Friday, December 12th at the Toland/Herzig Monarch Center. One of the many people who braved the icy streets to get there was Dixie Krupka of New Philadelphia, our organizations “2008 Volunteer of the Year”. Dixie has been at every event since the organization was formed and always steps up to the plate to help in whatever way she is needed. At the beginning of this year she took over getting out all of our flyers and invitations. There were over a thousand pieces of mail that she folded, stuffed, addressed and mailed. She is a great asset and we are honored to have her as a part of our organization. Thanks Dixie |
 Good food…Great People |
 Our “Poster Guy” Jim Graef is looking good at the cookie table. |
 Walt, Phyllis & Jerome: This is the third Christmas party that Jerome James has entertained us with his charm, wit and his beautiful voice. Pictured with him are Walt and Phyllis Van Horn. |
 Celebrating five years of family support. – Walt & Phyllis |
 Some members of our family. Jim, Mary Jo, Linda, Cathie, Nancy & Dave |
 The kids had a wonderful time in this beautiful pool. |
 Phyllis, Reb Robinson Singer/Songwriter & Cathie our gracious host. |
 Adventure Harley Davidson in New Philadelphia invited us to sell hotdogs and pop at their SHOW & TELL Cruise In. They supplied everything we needed and donated the monies raised to our organization. |
 We have a great group of volunteers who step up to the plate whenever they are needed. Our tee shirts were donated to us by CD Tees in New Phila.. |
 The Yellow Jackets Motorcycle Club was holding a raffle for this Custom Built Chopper. These events give us a great opportunity to interact with people and raise public awareness of ALS. |
 We had a fun night with Stand up Comics Tim Kidd and Carlos Valencia at a Comedy Night fundraiser held by the Canal House in Tuscarawas. |
 Applebee’s of New Philadelphia held a “Dining to Donate” fundraiser for us. Pictured are David Platt, General Manager, some of Applebee’s staff and Phyllis. |
 Don Mooney and his dad chat during an Akron Aeros game. A group of us attended the ALS/MDA picnic at Canal Park. |
 We wish Wayne and Beverly McKinney the best on their move to California. Wayne has been a great member of our Support Group Family. |
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 WJER Radio’s Bob Scanlon interviewing Walt & me. |
NEWS RELEASE
MDA TO WORK IN CONJUNCTION WITH ALS FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP
The ALS Family Support Group of Ohio, Inc. has announced that they will be working in conjunction with the Akron branch of the Muscular Dystrophy Association in holding support group meetings. This is the MDA’s first official affiliation with a support group in the Tuscarawas County area. They will be represented by Gina Kilberg, their Health Care Service Coordinator. The meetings are held the third Thursday of each month at 7:00 pm in Union Hospital’s Reeves Auditorium in Dover. There is no cost to attend.
The ALS Family Support Group is based in New Philadelphia and has operated for the last four and a half years under the direction of Phyllis Van Horn. The organization will continue in its regular operation with no financial support from MDA. The only change will be the joining together in the support group meetings to provide expanded services for victims of ALS and other neuromuscular disorders, their families and caregivers. This is a perfect fit for both organizations.
The Muscular Dystrophy Association is the world leader among voluntary agencies in fighting amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). MDA’s ALS Division offers the most comprehensive range of services of any voluntary health agency in the nation, and leads the search for a treatment or cure through its aggressive, worldwide research program.
It is about families, friends, moral support and sharing memories.
Our support group would like to share our fun events with you as well.
