ALS Access - March Issue

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Q U A R T E R LY N E W S M AG A Z I N E O F T H E A L S A S S O C I AT I O N F LO R I DA C H A P T E R

The 2010 Walk to Defeat ALS™ HOW AAA IS TEAMING UP

STUDY CALLS SMOKING AN ALS RISK FACTOR

MARCH 2010

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StaffDara Alexander President and CEO [email protected] - ext. 101

Joey Adkins Director of Corporate Development [email protected] ext. 114

Nancy Baily Chief Operating Officer [email protected] - ext. 105

Judie Benwick Care Coordinator, North Florida [email protected] - ext. 112

Jessica Bianchi Care Coordinator, Southeast FL [email protected] - ext. 122

Christine Bright Care Coordinator, Southwest FL [email protected] - ext. 130

Lisa Bublinec DME/Respite Administrator [email protected] - ext. 110

Aimee Freedman Care Coordinator, Northeast FL [email protected] - ext. 117

Donna Valin Ghioto Regional Director of Development [email protected] - ext. 121

Kamden Kuhn Public Relations Coordinator [email protected] - ext. 107

Patti Palmer Events Coordinator [email protected] - ext. 111

Rhonda Rittenhouse Care Coordinator, Orlando [email protected] - ext. 109

Robin See Bookkeeper [email protected] - ext. 104

Cheryl Scripter Administrative Assistant [email protected] - ext. 113

Heran Sisay Care Coordinator,Tampa [email protected] - ext. 103

Michelle Tyson Walk Support Associate [email protected] - ext. 110

Cristina Vidal Events Coordinator [email protected] - ext. 131

Katie Walters Internet Marketing Manager [email protected] - ext. 115

Board of TrusteesJames Moroney

Chairman

David L. Smith

Past Chairman

Dara Alexander

President

Martin Koscso

Vice President

Warren Nelson

Treasurer

James Murphy, Jr., Esq.

Secretary

Hiram Green

Cynthia Holloway

Tom McLean

Richard Nimphie

Jack Ratcliffe

A. Dewayne Standifer

Leland Talcott

Sandra Torres

ALS Association Florida Chapter

3242 Parkside Center

Circle

Tampa, FL 33619-0907

888-257-1717

813-637-9000

www.ALSAFL.org

Thank you.The ALS Association Florida Chapter treasures each and every financial gift we receive. The following acknowledgement lists persons and groups who contributed $250 or more to the organization since our last publication. Thank you to all who contributed. Because of your support, we are able to fund needed research and provide valuable patient services to individuals with ALS.

AAA/CAA Eastern Conference, AT&T, Aetna Matching Gifts, Mr. Alfred & Linda Aldridge, Donald Allebach (in memory of Barbara Allebach), Richard & Barbara Anderson, Keith Arnold, Auto Mobility Sales, Ronald &Maureen Babcock, Joyce Bates, Bates & Company, Inc., Steven Bielsky, Mark & Catherine Blomeke, Sharon Bloom (in memory of Harold Wilde), Stephen Blume, Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC, Brad & Noel Breuer, David Burke, Feil Charitable Lean Annuity Trust (in memory of Louis Feil), Checkpoint Technologies, Inc. (in memory of Jay McCarthy), Cheney Brothers, Sigrid Cook, Christopher Cooley, Robert Cote, William Crawford, Carleton Cummings (in memory of Barbara ‘Bobbie’ Cummings, D’Agostino Foundation, Michael Donahue, Morris Duncan, Eastern Poultry Distributors, Inc., Mr. & Mrs. Eden Foster, Edyth Bush Charitable Foundation, Inc., Martha Elmore (in memory of Don Hersman), FLG FL Partners, LTD., Ferguson Cohen LLP, Fidelity National Title Insurance Company, Nancy Firestone, Dave Frank, Debra Frederick, Jeff Freebold, GED Marketing, Inc., Margaret Gannaway (in honor of Larry Ballowe), George Gerhart (in memory of Helen Hilla), Alex & Frances Gilmurray, Jim & Laima Glista, GrayRobinson Attorneys at Law, Catherine Green (in memory of Michael Couts), Gymnastic World, Cecilia Hansborough, James & Carol Hayward (in memory of Bryon Butterworth), Health Ledger Services, Inc., Kerri Hudgins, Humana, Zack Hussain, J.M. Rubin Foundation, Margot Knight (in honor of Keith James), Richard & Iris La Greca, John Laskowitz, William Lawton, Vincent & Melissa Leonard, Dr. William Luke, The UPS Store #1538, Ted Mandes, Michelle Masson, George McCabe, John & Natalie McNicholas, Ingeborg Michaels, Craig & Beverley Miller, Robert Miller (in memory of Maureen Miller), Michele Mitchell (in memory of Michael McKay), Marsha Morrison, Robert Craig Moss, Richard & Lissa Mounce, James & Jane Murphy, John & Pamela Pare, William John Paris, Janet Peterson, Stephen Pie, Gregg Rainone, Re/Max Alliance Group, Robert Reynolds IV, Richard C. Bradley Trust (in memory of Richard Bradley), Allen & Audrie Roberson (in memory of Allen Dale Roberson), James Nelson Rudolph, Stephen & Margaret Ruzika, Marqueta Schauweker, Gregory Schultz, Senior Helpers, Courtney & Lori Shipley, David Smith & Joanne Urofsky, Solomon Schick and Associates, Staggered Line Motorcycle Club, The Parts House, William Tobin, Toshiba Business Solutions, Wade & Paula Tucker (in memory of Harold Wilde), Jeff Tyburski, Theodora Venema, Victory Church, WCJB TV20 Gainesville, Wal-Mart Foundation (Store #02627), Joe Waltzer, Frances White, Hans Wiggimans, Michael & Karla Yurick, Thomas Yuschok

The Walk to Defeat ALS™ is heading for another record-breaking year, and

we need your help to finish out strong. This year, we need the involvement of

everyone in the ALS community to meet our $1 million goal.

During the last several months, we’ve been working hard to make sure the

2010 Walks are the best yet. In November and December, we held special com-

munity breakfasts where dozens of corporate leaders made the decision to be

involved in the spring Walks. Recently, family team walkers and captains also

joined at Walk kick-off parties around the state where they learned the best

tips and tricks to becoming a top fundraising team.

You can register today at www.WalktoDefeatALS.org. It’s fast and easier

than ever before. Even if you can’t be present on the day of the Walk, you

can still form a team and raise money for the fight against ALS as a “virtual

walker.” Everyone who registers receives an online fundraising page that can

be customized with personal information. You can then ask your family and

friends to donate to your team online!

The most successful walkers use this online participant center to update

their personal page with stories and photos. We’ve also found that some of

the best fundraisers send emails asking friends and family to make a dona-

tion and join their team. In fact, walkers who send emails through the online

participant center raise 10 times more, on average, than walkers who don’t

send emails! Don’t forget, we can help you with all of these steps, and if

you’re confused or just too busy, we’ll even complete them for you! Just give

us a call. 888-257-1717

$1 Million, Thousands of Walkers, Just One Goal

A World Without ALS

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Upcoming

Florida Walks

VIRTUAL WALK ANYTIME, ANYWHERE

We work hard to make sure every dollar you do-

nate has maximum impact on the fight against ALS.

From patient programs to global cutting-edge re-

search, your fundraising efforts for The Walk to

Defeat ALS™ will never go to waste. We pride

ourselves in functioning with a high standard of

efficiency. According to Charity Navigator, Amer-

ica’s Premier Charity Evaluator, the most efficient

charities spend less than 10% of their budget on

fundraising, less than 15% on administration, and

at least 75% of their budget on the services they

exist to provide.

Your donations help to empower more than 600

ALS patients living in the sunshine state to live full-

er lives. Through care, advocacy, research, edu-

cation, and support, you are helping us to make a

difference for people living with ALS. We provide

critical assistance for patients and their families at

every stage of the disease through patient care

management, assistive technology, medical equip-

ment loan programs, respite care, support groups,

and multidisciplinary ALS clinics. Every year, The

ALS Association also invests millions of dollars

in research conducted by the best and brightest

scientists in the world. Because of the support

of foundations, corporate partners, and individu-

als just like you, we can continue to give help and

hope to those facing a devastating disease.

MARCH 6LOCATION: TY PARK

3300 N PARK BLVD HOLLYWOOD, FL 33021

CHECK-IN: 9 AM

WALK STARTS: 10 AM

DISTANCE: 2 MILES

March 13LOCATION: TAMPA BAY PERFORMING ARTS

CENTER RIVERWALK 1010 N W.C. MACINNES PL TAMPA, FL 33602

CHECK-IN: 8:30 AM

WALK STARTS: 10 AM

DISTANCE: 2 MILES

MARCH 27LOCATION: CARLIN PARK

400 S SR A1A JUPITER, FL 33477

CHECK-IN: 9 AM

WALK STARTS: 10 AM

DISTANCE: 1.8 MILES

April 10LOCATION: PAYNE PARK

2050 ADAMS LN SARASOTA, FL 34237

CHECK-IN: 8:30 AM

WALK STARTS: 10 AM

DISTANCE: 2 MILES

APRIL 16LOCATION: LAKE EOLA

195 N ROSALIND AVE ORLANDO, FL 32801

CHECK-IN: 5:30 PM

WALK STARTS: 7 PM

DISTANCE: 1.8 MILES

April 24LOCATION: SEVEN BRIDGES GRILLE

9735 GATE PWY.JACK-SONVILLE, FL 32246

CHECK-IN: 8:30 AM

WALK STARTS: 10 AM

DISTANCE: 1.7 MILES

Your Walk Donations Make a Difference

www.WalktoDefeatALS.org

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10% (or less)

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ADMINISTRATION

Most efficient charitiesALS Association Florida Chapter

ANNUAL BUDGET

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Ability Medical Supply, Inc.

AVI-SPL

Davie Police Department

GrayRobinson Attorneys at Law

Pediatrix Medical Group

Solomon F. Schick & Associates, Inc.

Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center

Warner & Company, CPA’s, P.A.

AM 580 WDBO

WAPE-FM 95.1

WMXJ Majic 102.7

WOKV

WPOI 101.5 The Point

97.9 WRMF Radio

WWKA K92 FM

WXGL 107.3 The Eagle

Thank You2010 WALK TO DEFEAT ALS™ SPONSORS

WALK TO DEFEAT ALS™ | HOW TO START OR JOIN A TEAM

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Visit www.walktodefeatals.org

Go through the entire registration process. Make sure you click ‘COMPLETE REGISTRATION.’

Do you want to START A TEAM or JOIN A TEAM? Select an option and follow the prompts as

outlined below

Choose the Walk in which you’ll

participate

Select FLORIDA from pull down menu

Select REGISTER

To start a team, first enter the name. Next, select whether this will be a Family (and friends) Team, a Corporate Team, or Other Type of Team. Set an attainable goal. Click the NEXT STEP button.

Note: The first person to register is automatically the team captain.

To join a team, enter just a few letters of the team name. Not sure what your team is called? Leave the field blank and click SEARCH FOR A TEAM.

A listing of all teams will display. Click JOIN next to the team of your choice and continue the registration process.

How to Raise $150 in ONE WEEK!

Day 1 - $20 Sponsor yourself for $20

Day 2 - $30 Ask 2 family members for $15

Day 3 - $30 Ask 3 friends for $10

Day 4 - $20 Ask 4 coworkers for $5

Day 5 - $25 Ask 5 Facebook friends for $5

Day 6 - $25 Ask 6 people to ditch their daily latte and donate what they would have spent on it

Day 7 Celebrate your success! If Success! you can do this in one week, just imagine what you can do in the time until the walk!

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In October, The ALS Association Florida Chapter held a special re-search meeting in Tampa to update our supporters on recent scien-tific advances in the field of ALS.

If you missed this informative

session, don’t worry. We re-

corded it with you in mind! You

can now watch the video online

of our meeting which featured

guest speaker, Dr. Lucie Bruijn,

The ALS Association’s Senior

Vice President of Research and

Development.

Learn about the latest in ALS

research and clinical drug trials.

Topics include Neuralstem, Iplex,

Antisense, Arimoclomol, among

other drug trials. Set aside about

1 ½ hours to watch the video at your convenience

and get ready to learn about the hopeful future of

scientific advances in the field of ALS.

Just visit www.ALSAFL.org and look for the link

on your right that says “Research Update Video.”

Duval Dealers Provide Hope

After being touched by ALS, the Duval Dealers

of Jacksonville have decided to do their part in the

fight against ALS with a donation that could poten-

tially total up to $50,000.

Scott-McRae Group, the Duval Dealers’ parent

company, has experienced the devastation caused

by ALS first-hand after their well-known president

and CEO, Henry (Tip) Graham, Jr., was diag-

nosed with the illness in 2007. Ever since, they

have channeled their long history of community

support to the fight against ALS.

From now until the end of February 2010, the

Duval Dealers will donate $25 for every car sold at

one of their four Jacksonville locations. The money,

which is expected to total nearly $50,000, will ben-

efit the Duval Dealers ALS Fund for North Florida.

The ALS Association Florida Chapter will use the

funds to help support North Florida families facing

a devastating diagnosis of ALS. In 2008, Scott-

McRae Group also donated a large office space to

The ALS Association Florida Chapter and allowed

us to open and operate our first-ever office in the

Jacksonville area.

We thank Scott-McRae group for their long-

time commitment to the community and to the fight

against ALS. Show them your appreciation too!

Shop Duval Dealers of Jacksonville soon, and you

can make a purchase which will ultimately provide

hope to hundreds suffering with ALS.

Visit www.duvaldealers.com

ALS RESEARCH | THE LATEST AT YOUR FINGERTIPS

Join the Duval Dealers in Supporting A Great CauseThe Duval Dealers will donate $25 a car for every car sold between now and the

end of February, 2010 to the Tip Graham ALS Fund for North Florida.* This fund will

help to support North Florida families facing a diagnosis of ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease).

So help a great cause when you buy a car. Shop the Duval Dealers!

11225 Atlantic BoulevardJacksonville, FL 32225

(904) 725-8000

1616 Cassat AvenueJacksonville, FL 32210

(904) 387-6541


(904) 899-1900

10681 Philips HighwayJacksonville, FL 32256

(904) 562-1600

*The Duval Dealers will donate up to $50,000 to the ALS Association as part of this community promotion.

Join the Duval Dealers in Supporting A Great CauseThe Duval Dealers will donate $25 a car for every car sold between now and the

end of February, 2010 to the Tip Graham ALS Fund for North Florida.* This fund will

help to support North Florida families facing a diagnosis of ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease).

So help a great cause when you buy a car. Shop the Duval Dealers!

11225 Atlantic BoulevardJacksonville, FL 32225

(904) 725-8000


(904) 387-6541


(904) 899-1900

10681 Philips HighwayJacksonville, FL 32256

(904) 562-1600

*The Duval Dealers will donate up to $50,000 to the ALS Association as part of this community promotion.

While previous studies have indicated a “probable” connection

between smoking and ALS, a new study claims that smoking may

now be considered an “established” risk factor for ALS.

The findings come from Baystate Medical Center neurologist

Dr. Carmel Armon who came to this conclusion using evidence-

based methods to perform a rigorous analysis of studies examining

the link between smoking and developing ALS. His findings were

announced in the Nov. 17, 2009 issue of Neurology®, the medical

journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

Prior to this report, no external factors have been implicated with

this level of confidence as contributing to the occurrence of spo-

radic ALS.

“Application of evidence-based methods separates better-designed

studies from studies with limitations that may not be relied on. The bet-

ter-designed studies show consistently that smoking increases the

risk of developing ALS, with some findings suggesting that smoking

may be implicated directly in causing the disease,” said Dr. Armon,

a professor of neurology at Tufts University School of Medicine and

chief of neurology at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield. He is

also a fellow of the American Academy of Neurology.

According to Dr. Armon, identifying smoking as an established

risk factor for ALS has three implications.

“First and foremost the findings provide a link between the envi-

ronment and the occurrence of ALS, where none had been previ-

ously identified with this level of certainty,” said Dr. Armon.

“Additional implications are that since smoking has no redeeming

features, avoidance of smoking may reduce the occurrence of ALS

in the future, and since some of the mechanisms by which smoking

causes other diseases in humans are understood fairly well, recog-

nizing its role in the occurrence of ALS may help pinpoint the bio-

logical processes that initiate the disease,” added the researcher.

The neurologist noted that focusing on processes at initiation of

sporadic ALS, and close to it, may provide new avenues to treat-

ment to stop its progression.

“This has been realized in some animal models of familial ALS,

but not in humans. The hope that these concepts may apply to

sporadic disease and change its outlook in the future is supported

by establishing the association of smoking with ALS occurrence,”

concluded Dr. Armon.

“… focusing on processes at

initiation of sporadic ALS,

and close to it, may provide

new avenues to treatment to stop its

progression”

SMOKING | A CONFIRMED RISK FACTOR FOR ALS

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Shelly decided to spearhead The ALS Associa-

tion Florida Chapter’s first-ever bike ride to defeat

Lou Gehrig’s Disease after ALS devastated her

family with her mother’s diagnosis. In an effort to

give meaning to her mother’s difficult journey, this

event was created.

On November 7, after months of preparation and

promoting, hundreds gathered at Walsingham Park

in Pinellas County to ride their bikes at the brand

new event. Hoping to make a difference for all ALS

patients suffering like Shelly’s mom, cycling enthu-

siasts joined forces, raised funds, and rode one of

three routes (5-Mile, 25-Mile, or 100 K). Support-

ers traveled from all over Florida, and even as far as

Pennsylvania, to take part in the action. Corporate

partners, families and friends of ALS patients, and

even firefighters formed teams to help us meet our

goal.

Shelly’s mom, Rosalind Jeffrey, arrived at Tour de

Vie bringing hope and courage to the celebration.

With speech severely impacted by ALS, Roz greet-

ed the riders from her manual wheelchair. Later

that evening, Roz celebrated her 66th birthday hav-

ing already received her most cherished gift – an

event that honored her journey with ALS and the

battles of hundreds of others facing the disease.

Shelly Reale at Tour

de Vie with her mom,

Rosalind Jeffrey

TOUR DE VIE 2009 | A CYCLING SUCCESS

It took planning, creativity, and passion to pull it off. Tour de Vie 2009

wowed more than 200 riders and raised over $53,000 thanks to the hard

work of a determined volunteer committee, with their fearless leader

Shelly Reale at the helm.

After an inspiring morning, we tallied up the funds

raised and celebrated success. The money raised

through Tour de Vie will support continuing patient

programs and research to find a cure. Thanks to all

of you who rode, volunteered, planned, sponsored

and donated, we have taken another big step in the

fight against ALS and given patients like Roz a rea-

son to hope that one day we can end the suffering

caused by ALS.

Since Tour de Vie 2009 turned out to be such

a huge success, we’re ready to do it again! You

can help this ride grow and become an enormous

event that makes an impact for people living with

ALS. We want your ideas and enthusiasm on our

planning committee for next year. To learn more

about becoming a member, contact Cris Vidal at

888-257-1717 ext 131 or [email protected].

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William Bryant, OrangeHallicurtis Burson, Vero BeachFrank Caccioppoli, Cape CoralPeter Churchill, Palm CoastCandida Cotto, OcalaJeannette Ferrin, JacksonvilleAmado Gervacio, InvernessEsther Grossman, Boynton BeachKay Heiberg, DelandEarl Layton, TampaLois Lotz, Clermont

Brynja Mallios, MulberryJohn McCarthy, GrantCole McFaddin, JupiterHattie Mitchell, HudsonMarcia Mitchell, Daytona BeachOzellvendella Moore, TampaLexine Nance, WindermereBetty Nobles, MiddleburgNatalie Nunez, TampaAlcinda Pinansky, ClearwaterAllen Roberson, Fort Lauderdale

Kimberly Robertson, LutzJoseph Salvetti, TitusvilleMadeline Sarne, Dade CityLaura Scarpate, MelbourneJames Schwartz, ValricoJere Spence, The VillagesDenise Taylor, Royal Palm BeachVirginia Thomas, Orange ParkEric Vartdal, Fort MyersDeLores Weaver, Fernandina Beach

In Memoriam - We extend our sympathy and continued support to the family and friends who have recently lost their loved ones to ALS. We remember their courage in living and keep their spirits alive in our memories and hearts.

Listed above are those who passed since the last publication based on information provided to our offices. Please notify us of any corrections or omissions.

Make a DifferenceYour membership dues will help support the fight against ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease. Join AAA in supporting cutting edge research to find a cure for the deadly illness, as well as care for the people cur-rently suffering.

Join AAA, upgrade your membership, or add a family member*

to your plan today and a portion of your dues supports The ALS Association.

You can provide help and hope to those facing a devastating disease.

EXCLUSIVE MEMBER BENEFITS INCLUDE

• 24-Hour Emergency Road Service

• Discounts on Hotels, Attractions and Movie Tickets

• Exclusive Discounts on Shopping and Dining

• Free Maps, TripTiks® and TourBooks®

• Free Prescription Savings Card

• Travel, Insurance and Financial Services

• And Much, Much More…

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Make check payable to AAA Auto Club South, or choose a payment option below:$15 of my membership fee and $5 of my RV fee and/or the dues for each family member I've added, is a donation to The ALS Association Florida Chapter. PROMO CODE: ALSFUND

Annual Membership Dues

First YearMEMBER(ONE MEMBER)

ASSOCIATE MEMBER*(ADDITIONAL MEMBERS)

MEMBER(ONE MEMBER)

ASSOCIATE MEMBER(ADDITIONAL MEMBERS)

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Already a Member?UPGRADE TODAY

* Associate memberships are available to the Primary member’s spouse and unmarried, dependent children under age 21 (through age 25 if a student) who live in the Primary member’s home. **Associate members must have the same type membership as their Primary member. (Your AAA Plus and Premier Emergency Road Service benefits become effective three days after your payment has been made.)

Make check payable to AAA Auto Club South, or choose a payment option below:$5 of my membership upgrade fees, and $5 of the dues for each family member I've added, is a donation to The ALS Association Florida Chapter. PROMO CODE: ALSFUND

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Tampa, FL 33633-1376

09-MS-0697 11/09

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First Year ❏ RV Optons***First Year$30.00❏ MOTORCYCLE

$40.00❏ RV 32' OR LESS

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Classic Primary MemberClassic Family Member (Associate)

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From current status as: Upgrade to Plus** Upgrade to Premier**

❑ $23.00 ❑ $10.00

(Plus required)

*Offer Expires 4/30/10

Offer Expires 4/30/10


Make a DifferenceYour membership dues will help support the fight against ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease. Join AAA in supporting cutting edge research to find a cure for the deadly illness, as well as care for the people cur-rently suffering.

Join AAA, upgrade your membership, or add a family member*

to your plan today and a portion of your dues supports The ALS Association.

You can provide help and hope to those facing a devastating disease.

EXCLUSIVE MEMBER BENEFITS INCLUDE

• 24-Hour Emergency Road Service

• Discounts on Hotels, Attractions and Movie Tickets

• Exclusive Discounts on Shopping and Dining

• Free Maps, TripTiks® and TourBooks®

• Free Prescription Savings Card

• Travel, Insurance and Financial Services

• And Much, Much More…


Exp. Date_______________________________________________

Signature________________________________ Date__________


Primary Member (print full name) ______________________________________________________________Date of Birth _____________________

Address _________________________________________________________________________________E-mail ___________________________

City ______________________________________________________________________ State ___________ Zip ___________________________



Not a Member?JOIN TODAY

* Associate memberships are available to the Primary member’s spouse and unmarried, dependent children under age 21 (through age 25 if a student) who live in the Primary member’s home. **Associate members must have the same type membership as their Primary member. (Your AAA Plus and Premier Emergency Road Service benefits become effective three days after your payment has been made.) ***Must be a Plus or Premier member to add an RV option. RV 32' includes pickup with camper, travel trailer, fifth wheel, and pop-up.

Make check payable to AAA Auto Club South, or choose a payment option below:$15 of my membership fee and $5 of my RV fee and/or the dues for each family member I've added, is a donation to The ALS Association Florida Chapter. PROMO CODE: ALSFUND

Annual Membership Dues


ASSOCIATE MEMBER*(ADDITIONAL MEMBERS)

MEMBER(ONE MEMBER)


$64.00

$30.00

$97.00

$53.00



$122.00

$63.00

❑ Classic ❑ Plus** ❏ Premier**

To join, go to AAA.com and click on join AAA, click on Employer, Professional, or Social Organization and enter Tracking Code ALSFUND.

Or, you can mail the completed application with payment to:


Tampa, FL 33633-1376


Exp. Date_______________________________________________

Signature________________________________ Date__________


Primary Member (print full name) ____________________________________________Membership Number ________________________________

Address _________________________________________________________________________________E-mail ___________________________

City ______________________________________________________________________ State ___________ Zip ___________________________




Already a Member?UPGRADE TODAY

* Associate memberships are available to the Primary member’s spouse and unmarried, dependent children under age 21 (through age 25 if a student) who live in the Primary member’s home. **Associate members must have the same type membership as their Primary member. (Your AAA Plus and Premier Emergency Road Service benefits become effective three days after your payment has been made.)

Make check payable to AAA Auto Club South, or choose a payment option below:$5 of my membership upgrade fees, and $5 of the dues for each family member I've added, is a donation to The ALS Association Florida Chapter. PROMO CODE: ALSFUND

MAIL-IN ONLY. Mail the completed application with payment to:


Tampa, FL 33633-1376

09-MS-0697 11/09

09-MS-0697 11/09

First Year ❏ RV Optons***First Year$30.00❏ MOTORCYCLE

$40.00❏ RV 32' OR LESS

$80.00❏ RV 33' OR MORE

Classic Primary MemberClassic Family Member (Associate)

❑ $33.00 ❑ $25.00

From current status as: Upgrade to Plus** Upgrade to Premier**

❑ $23.00 ❑ $10.00

(Plus required)

*Offer Expires 4/30/10



We’re teaming up with AAA so that you can en-

joy exclusive club member benefits like emergency

road service and special discounts while fighting

ALS at the same time! If you join AAA or upgrade

your current membership with the special code

“ALSFUND,” a portion of your membership dues

will be donated to the fight against ALS.

If you’re not a AAA member, there has never

been a better time to join. If you’re already a mem-

ber, you can choose to upgrade or add a driver

and still benefit the fight against ALS. But don’t

wait too long! This AAA promotion will only last

through April 2010. Save the Date

2010 National ALS Advocacy DayMay 9-11, 2010

Washington, DC

For more information about attending, call

888-257-1717 or visit www.ALSAFL.org

JOIN AAA | FIGHT ALS

What you should do:Step 1. Cut out the application.

Step 2. Fill out your information to be-come a member, upgrade your current membership, or add a family member to your current membership.

Step 3. Mail the completed form along with payment to: AAA Auto Club South P.O. Box 30551 Tampa, FL 33633-1376

Once AAA receives your form and activates your membership, we will receive the designated portion of your membership dues!

And the winner is…

Florida Chapter Named The ALS Association’s Chapter of the YearAt The ALS Association’s Winter Walk Forum, our national office rewards various chapters who have succeeded in hosting great walks with low expens-es, creativity, and fundraising success. This year, The Florida Chapter brought home several awards including the best one – the Hall of Fame Chapter of the Year Award! Because of our 2009 Walk successes, we also won a brand new Permobil power wheelchair for our equipment loan closet. Thanks for helping us to be a chapter that shines. Florida Chapter supporters are gener-ous, dedicated, and now known as some of the best in the nation!

Florida’s Mobility Equipment DealersPremiere

RIDE-AWAY HANDICAP EQUIPMENTTAMPA BAY,

THE TREASURE COAST, THE GULF COAST

& CENTRAL FLORIDA

888-RIDE-AWAY / www.Ride-AwayTampa.com

The all new Honda Odyssey with the Northstar ramp system and lowered floor by VMI is the ultimate in mobility, style and comfort. Allows easy entry seated in your wheelchair or on your scooter.

Honda Odyssey For larger individuals or larger wheel-

chairs the full-sized van offers the best mobility solution.Easily transports family members and additional medical equipment with ease.

Full-sized

The Bruno Joey allows stowage of your unoccupied wheelchair or scooter into most domestic and foreign mini vans. The new Bruno Turning Automotive Seat (TAS) technology offers the ability to get in and out of many popular minivans, trucks and some cars with minimal or no assistance. Many passenger and some driver applications are available.

TAS

The Bruno Meridian mounts on your trailer hitch and can carry scooters and many powered wheelchairs. The Meridian is light weight and folds up out of the way when not in use.

Meridian

Joey

To the ALS community;

We understand mobility and the importance it has for you and your family.

That’s why as a committed partner with the ALS Association Florida Chapter,

we’re here to help. Auto Mobility Sales, HDS Vans & Mobility and Ride-

away Handicap Equipment have years of experience and are the most trusted

names for vehicular mobility throughout Florida.

Our mobility consultants are well trained to field your questions and to walk

you though every step of the process of acquiring your own mobility vehicle, lift

or turning seat. We’ll make it easy and we’ll make it as stress-free as we possibly

can. Our expert mobility consultants can educate you on your needs today as well

as what your future needs might be. We can even help you with driving aids.

Check out what our consumers say about us!

“This van gave us back our normal life as we were once again able to go wherever we

pleased. The Auto Mobility Sales team was incredible in helping us choose the perfect

van for our needs and we are forever grateful to them.” — Mark and Helene McLean

HDS VANS & Mobility provides great service and offers creative problem solving

too! I love my new van! – Anonymous

“I am now the proud owner of a new vehicle with more options and accessories…

My hat goes off to the entire staff of Ride-Away. I’d like to take this opportunity to thank

Margaret at the front desk, Richard who fitted me, Mike and Dave for making the

purchase possible, and of course Jim who runs a top notch business.” – Tim Wolfe

We carry a wide selection of new and pre-owned mobility vehicles and

equipment. We are State licensed automotive professionals and provide trade in

services, financing as well as extended warranties. Ask us about accessible van

rentals too!Don’t waste valuable time and

money with amateurs. Call the

professionals today!

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in VA benefits!

HDS VANS & MOBILITYJACKSONVILLE, NORTHAND CENTRAL FLORIDA

& THE FIRST COAST

877-HDS-VANS / www.hdsvans.com

AUTO MOBILITY SALESLAKE WORTH,

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1-888-770-8267 / www.automobilitysales.com

Upcoming EventsMarch 1 – May 31 Jacksonville Geocaching Events Call 904-716-8559 for more info on these high-tech scavenger hunts.March 6-7 Piece by Piece Tribute Display Cape Coral Irish Festival at Bavarian Gardens Cape Coral, FLMarch 16 Happy Hour and a Movie Sarasota/Manatee Walk Fundraiser Lakewood Ranch Cinemas For tickets, call 941-907-0400 Lakewood Ranch, FLApril 1-30 Carbux Carwash 11150 San Jose Blvd Jacksonville, FL Key in the code “9090” and $4 of the price of your carwash will be donated to the fight against ALS.April 28 Piece by Piece Tribute Display Capitol Complex Tallahassee, FL

Support Groups

Join us at an upcoming support group to find practical advice on day-to-day living with ALS and a safe place to express your concerns. Everyone is welcome.

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Ocala Orlando Pensacola Tallahassee Tampa Treasure Coast/Stuart Weston Vero Beach

Visit www.ALSAFL.org or call us at 888-257-1717 for support group dates and directions.

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