{"id":229,"date":"2021-10-11T06:21:06","date_gmt":"2021-10-11T06:21:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/qi149.qodeinteractive.com\/?page_id=229"},"modified":"2026-04-03T00:53:28","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T00:53:28","slug":"resources","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/shifstrong.org\/en\/resources\/","title":{"rendered":"Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Navigating ALS requires specialized tools. We work to bridge the gap by helping families access the critical equipment and resources they need to improve quality of life and daily comfort<\/p><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\tOur events go beyond raising awareness and funds. We strive to ensure our events have something for everyone to continue building our #shifstrong community. Please see our events page or reach out for more information\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\n\t\tALS creates a great amount of financial stress. We are hear to do what we can in easing the financial burden to promote comfort during this battle.\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\n\t\tWe host group discussions for ALS families to share experiences, provide mutual support, and help combat feelings of isolation.\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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ALS is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, leading to muscle weakness and paralysis.<\/p>\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Donations can be made directly through our website via our donation page. Every contribution helps ALS families and research.<\/p>\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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You can sign up to volunteer at our events, help with fundraising, or assist in organizing community discussions through our website.<\/p>\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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