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ALS - Mid America Chapter

http://web.alsa.org/site/TR?fr_id=13231&pg=entry

 

Mission and History

 

Since its founding in 2006, ALS in the Heartland has assisted over 800 individuals with ALS, their families, and caregivers, one by one, to improve their quality of life, provide them with much-needed goods and services, and assist in maintaining their dignity for as long as possible. ALS in the Heartland exists to provide the highest quality of support and care for ALS patients and their families in Nebraska and western Iowa.

Throughout the past eleven years ALS in the Heartland has:

•Served in 60 counties.

•Aided in keeping 59% of ALS individuals in their homes throughout their illness.

•Provided thousands of respite grants, or breaks from the emotionally and physically taxing role of caregiving.

•Utilized 100% of every dollar donated for services in Nebraska and western Iowa.

•Supplied thousands of pieces of equipment to people with ALS. 

•Received feedback that 96% of patient families have found ALS in the Heartland services helpful and needed.

ALS in the Heartland is honored to travel this journey with those touched by ALS.      

 

ALS Facts

 

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), commonly referred to as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a rapidly progressive, invariably fatal neurological disease that attacks the nerve cells (neurons) responsible for controlling voluntary muscles.

As of today, the cause of ALS is unknown. There are no known preventative measures, and there is no recognized cure.

•About 30,000 people nationwide suffer from ALS.

•ALS strikes nearly 5,600 people in the U.S. each year.

•Symptoms can include twitching, cramping, or stiffness of muscles – muscle weakness affecting an arm or a leg, slurred and nasal speech, or difficulty chewing or swallowing.

•The disease most commonly strikes people between 40-60 years of age.

•Young adults and older individuals can also develop the disease.

•Average lifespan after diagnosis is two to five years.

•The disease crosses all ethnic, racial and socioeconomic boundaries.

•Men are affected more often than women.

•Eventually all muscles under voluntary control are affected.

•Because ALS affects only motor neurons, the disease does not impair a person’s mind, personality, intelligence, or memory.

•Patients usually maintain control of eye muscles and bladder and bowel functions.

•Patients lose their strength and ability to move their arms, legs, body, and when the muscles in the diaphragm and chest wall fail, the patients lose the ability to breathe without ventilatory support.

•Beginning symptoms show in one of three areas: lower extremity, bulbar area, or upper extremity.

•No one test can provide a definitive diagnosis for ALS, although the presence of upper and lower motor neuron signs in a single limb is strongly suggestive.

•The diagnosis of ALS is primarily based on the symptoms and signs the physician observes in a patient and a series of tests to rule out other diseases.

 

 

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Walk to defeat ALS August 25th 2018

http://web.alsa.org/site/TR?fr_id=13231&pg=entryThe Supply

 

Fundraising through the Walk drives bold and urgent innovation as we march together toward a treatment and ultimately a cure for ALS.

 

The Local Connection

Your participation in the Walk to Defeat ALS has a direct impact on people living with ALS and their families at the local level. Through education, support groups, access to care and advocacy, we are working to defeat ALS and provide hope to people living with ALS and their families.___ _Walk to defeat ALS _________________________________________________________th 2018

 

Kelloggs Company

http://www.kelloggcompany.com

 

Vision and Purpose:

Our Vision: To enrich and delight the world through foods and brands that matter.

Our Purpose: Nourishing families so they can flourish and thrive.

We are a company of promise and possibilities. Each day represents a fresh opportunity to share Our Vision, live Our Purpose. 

By being mindful and committed to these ideals, we uphold our founder’s dedication to people and their well-being. And we promote an environment where we can push beyond boundaries and across borders to create foods and brands that help to fuel the best in everyone everywhere. 

It is this belief that brings us together and sets us apart.

 

Values:

Success Starts Here

 

Our values are part of our DNA. They guide the way we work with our business partners, within our communities and with each other. 

Through integrity, accountability, passion, humility, simplicity and a focus on success, we have created a vibrant company culture where ideas can blossom, people can thrive and success can flourish.

 

INTEGRITY

We Act With Integrity and Show Respect

Demonstrate a commitment to integrity and ethics

Show respect for and value all individuals for their diverse backgrounds, experiences, styles, approaches and ideas

Listen to others for understanding

Assume positive intent

 

ACCOUNTABILITY

We Are All Accountable

Take personal accountability for our actions and results

Focus on finding solutions and achieving results

Actively engage in discussions and commit to decisions once they are made

Involve others in decisions and plans that affect them

Keep promises and commitments made to others

Personally commit to the success and well-being of teammates

Embrace the belief that all injuries are preventable and that achieving a healthy and safe environment starts with “me”

 

PASSION

We Are Passionate About Our Business, Our Brands and Our Food

Show pride in our brands and heritage

Delight our consumers and serve our customers through the high quality of our products and services

Promote a positive, energizing, optimistic and fun environment

Promote and implement creative and innovative ideas and solutions

Value, promote and fiercely protect our reputation 

 

HUMILITY

We Have the Humility and Hunger to Learn

Value openness and curiosity to learn from anyone, anywhere

Seek and provide honest feedback 

Be open to personal change and continuous improvement

Learn from mistakes and successes in equal measure 

Never underestimate our competition

 

SIMPLICITY

We Strive for Simplicity 

Seek to continually simplify and improve processes, procedures and activities 

Work across organizational boundaries/levels and break down internal barriers

Deal with people and issues directly and openly

Prize results over form

RESULTS

We Love Success

Achieve results and celebrate when we do

Help people to be their best by providing coaching and feedback

Work with others as a team to accomplish results and win

Have a “can do” (positive) attitude and drive to get the job done

Make people feel valued and appreciated

Make the tough calls

 

Our Heritage

A Foundation for the Future

More than 100 years ago, W.K. Kellogg founded our company through his belief in nutrition and dedication to well-being. 

Motivated by a passion for people, quality and innovation, he created the first-ever breakfast cereal and then shaped an entire industry. Kellogg soon became a household name; his signature, a trusted mark.

Today, W.K. Kellogg’s legacy continues to inspire us. Working together, we create moments of delight for people around the world with our well-loved brands.