About the ALS Association (ALSA)

The ALS Association is the only national non-profit voluntary health organization dedicated solely to the fight against ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease.

ALS is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that attacks nerve cells and pathways in the brain and spinal cord. When those cells die, voluntary muscle control and movement dies with them. Patients in the later stages of the disease are totally paralyzed, yet in most cases, their minds remain sharp and alert. On average, people with ALS survive two to five years from the time of diagnosis.

Approximately 350,000 people around the world are living with ALS. In the United States alone, there are nearly 30,000 people battling ALS. These numbers, however, are deceptive. The truth is that every 90 minutes someone is diagnosed with ALS, and every 90 minutes someone loses their life to this devastating disease.

Over the last decade, The ALS Association has committed close to $40 million to ALS research. At present time, The Association is funding more than 100 scientific research studies around the world in the quest to find the cause, viable treatments, and ultimately, a cure.

Each month, The ALS Association’s National office serves more than 100,000 individuals through their toll-free information and referral service, and website. Through their network of chapters and ALS Association Certified Centers of Excellence, The ALS Association provides localized patient and family support in communities across the country. Their chapters offer valuable services such as support groups, equipment loan and augmentative communications programs, case management and respite care.

The ALS Association also plays a lead role in advocating for increased public and private support of ALS research and health care reform that responds to the demands imposed by ALS. In an historic victory for the ALS community, The ALS Association’s efforts led Congress to waive the 24-month waiting period for Medicare coverage of people diagnosed with ALS. Elimination of this waiting period positively affects the lives of people with ALS and provides them with access to the care they need in a timely manner.

For more information about ALS and The ALS Association, please visit www.alsa.org or call 1-888-949-2577.

ALS Association Heart Box

The Heart Candy Box and Lid is handcrafted and handpainted with care, and features Robin Spindler's exclusive sweeping floral butterfly design. Store your special treasures precious mementos and cherished memories...love letters, sea shells, a handmade Valentine, your first corsage...the list is endless, and priceless. Fenton continues to support ALSA with this very special Heart Candy Box; $5.00 from each sale of this Fenton Art Glass item, the Heart Candy Box will be donated to ALSA, and each Box is inscribed with the signatures of ten Fenton family members, the charity logo and the signature of the artist who handpainted the piece. Please do your part to support ALSA, and enjoy this generously sized Heart Box.

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ALS Association Violet Summer Basket

Mary Gregory for every season! That's the concept behind the Fenton Four Seasons Basket Collection, featuring our most popular decorating style on seasonal baskets. Fenton is especially pleased to announce our support of the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Association, or ALSA. Over the years, ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease) has impacted the lives of loved ones in the extended Fenton family. $5.00 from each sale of this Fenton Art Glass item, the Summer basket will be donated to ALSA, and each basket is inscribed with the signatures of ten Fenton family members and the charity logo. Please do your part to support this charity and enjoy the Fenton summer basket featuring the handpainted image of a young boy gazing at a shooting star on a field of Violet glass.

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Fenton Supports the ALS Association

with the 9" Daisy Blue on Silken Sand Vase

ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease) has impacted the lives of loved ones in the extended Fenton family. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive neuro-degenerative disease that attacks nerve cells and pathways in the brain and spinal cord. The ALS Association funds research into the causes of and treatments for ALS; $5.00 from each sale of this Fenton Art Glass item, the 2006 "Daisy Blue" on Silken Sand Vase will be donated to the ALSA. Each vase bears the signatures of nine family members and the ALSA logo.

The Fenton Foundation of the Fenton Art Glass Company has been providing philanthropic support for over 50 years. In 2004, the Fenton Foundation selected the ALS Association as its national partner. The ALS Association was chosen because of the Fenton family’s direct experiences with this terrible disease, and to date, Fenton has donated over $25,000.00 to the ALSA through the sale of selected pieces. The Fenton family will continue to work in partnership with ALSA to make advances in the fight against Lou Gehrig’s disease. For more information about ALS and The ALS Association, visit www.alsa.org or call 1-800-782-4747.

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