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Frequently asked questions about Positive Spin for ALS
When is the ride?
How long are the routes?
What time do the rides start?
Where does the ride start and finish?
Why is this event being organized?
Is there a registration fee?
Do we have to be part of a team?
Do I register my whole team or do they need to register individually?
When and where do we turn in our money?
Do we have to complete the route to collect money from our sponsors?
What specifically is this money being raised for?
Can you give more details?
Is there a rain date?
Besides the actual event, is there anything else going on such as entertainment or lunch?
Can anyone attend?
Can I make a contribution in honor/memory of someone special?
I can't ride, but could I volunteer?
Can I register on line?
Can I register by phone?
Can I make a contribution with a credit card?
Q: When is the ride?
A: Sunday
June 22, 2008
Q: How long are the routes?
A: Riders choose their challenge: a
10, 25, 50 or 75 mile route. Children are also invited to participate in our fun and safe Children's Ride (adult supervision required).
Q: What time do the rides start?
A: The
75 mile ride begins at 7:00 am, the 50 mile ride begins at 9:00 am, the 25 mile ride begins at 10:30 am, the 10 mile ride begins at 11:00 am, and the Children's Ride begins at 11:30 am.
Q: Where does the ride start and finish?
A: All the rides start and finish at The Longfellow Club in Wayland, MA. For directions, click here.
Q: Why is this event being organized?
A: The 14th Annual Positive Spin for ALS has two purposes:
To raise money for The ALS Association Massachusetts Chapter's patient and caregiver programs
To raise money for research to find the cause and cure of ALS
Q: Is there a registration fee?
A: Yes, all riders
over the age of 16 must pay a $75 registration fee in order to participate.
Q: Do we have to be part of a team?
A: You do not have to be part of a team to ride. Most of the riders participate as individual riders, and some people ride together as teams.
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Q: Do I register my whole team or do they need to register individually?
A: Each member of a ride team must register individually.
Q: When and where do we turn in our money?
A:You may turn in your money at the Registration table when you arrive at the event or mail your funds with your name and the total amount enclosed to: The Positive Spin for ALS, The ALS Association Massachusetts Chapter, 75 McNeil Way, Suite 310, Dedham, MA 02026.
Q: Do we have to complete the route to collect money from our sponsors?
A: That is a personal agreement that each rider makes with his or her sponsors.
Q: What specifically is this money being raised for?
A: The money raised is earmarked for local ALS patient care administered by The ALS Association Massachusetts Chapter and research nationally.
Q: Can you give more details?
A: The ALS Association Massachusetts Chapter is unique among similar organizations in that we directly serve ALS patients with a wide array of programs. The ALS Association Massachusetts Chapter's active patient and caregiver services include:
- Telephone Consultations & Referrals
- Initial Home Visits
- Case Management Consultations
- Newly Diagnosed Patients and Family Meetings
- The Peter and Terry Wise Resource Center
- ALS Resource Guide
- Support Groups
- The Mel Kornbliet Memorial Equipment Loan Program
- Augmentative Communication Equipment Program
- Paul Tamburello Respite Care Program
- Childrens Program
- Living with ALS Symposium
- Buddy Program
- Van Program
- Public Education and Awareness
- Grief and Bereavement
- Annual Remembrance Service
For more information about these programs, please visit www.als-ma.org.
Q: Is there a rain date?
A: There is no rain date scheduled. The ride is "rain or shine."
Q: Besides the actual event, is there anything else going on such as entertainment or lunch?
A: There will be a free lunch, a DJ supplying lots of great music, vendor booths, information booths on future ALS events and The ALS Association Massachusetts Chapter.
Q: Can anyone attend?
A: Sure! The more the merrier. Invite your friends to join you for lunch, visit the vendors, and enjoy the musical stylings of the DJ.
Q: Can I make a contribution in honor/memory of someone special?
A: Yes, that is a terrific way to honor someone you are close to. Many of the riders are riding to raise money to honor a loved one who either has ALS or has passed away because of it.
Q: I can't ride, but could I volunteer?
A: Yes, you are very welcome to volunteer, either before, during or after the ride. Just check out the Volunteer Page and contact us.
Q: Can I register on line?
A: Yes, you can register online by clicking here.
Q: Can I register by phone?
A:
You can register by phone by calling 781-326-8884 (9 am - 5 pm).
Q: Can I make a contribution with a credit card?
A: Yes, you can. You can make a credit card contribution either through our on-line contribution page, or by calling 781-326-8884 (9 am -
5 pm).
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