The Hope-JG Foundation is a 501(c)3 Non-Profit corporation dedicated to helping families living with ALS and other neuromuscular diseases.,
We hope to inspire ALS families to live life to its fullest by: leveraging existing world class technology, supporting technical innovation and biomedical research.
Don't blow your chance to have a great day of.golf, food, fun and surprises all to support local families with ALS. Did you know the average annual cost of caring for a person with ALS is over $200,000? Help us in our ongoing effort to śhow these families their neighbors care #play18forALS #hopein1. For more info visit hope-jg.org
SAVE THE DATE! August 16th, 2016 will be the date for the second annual Hope-JG Golf Scramble to support and honor families affected.by ALS. The event will be held at the beautiful,Val Halla Golf and Recreation Center at 60 Val Halla Road, Cumberland, ME 04021
The 2015 Ice Bucket Challenge will be different. You need to understand that. This year, rather than just shout "Donate to ALS!" in your ice bucket video, direct your funds and your challenge to a specific ALS charity.
We are proud to be listed among the amazing small charities on alsicebucketchallengers.org, a directory of small groups who work with families if ALS daily. The groups are divided into three segments:
- Research
- Patient Services
- Advocacy
So pick a charity (hope-JG.org is a good one), dump your ice, challenge 3 friends and DONATE!
The 19 honorees shown in this video represent hundreds of thousands of families affected by ALS over the years. Donate for them. But choose a charity that tugs at your heart.
What would you do for a dying friend? Bruce Edwards was caddy for golfing great Tom Watson for 30 years. They were best friends. In 2003, Edwards was diagnosed with ALS. That same year Watson, with Edwards by his side, had a dream round at the U.S. Open. Watson shot 5 under par to grab a share of the first round lead. He used that moment to bring attention to Edward's battle with ALS. That was the last tournament Bruce Edwards caddied. He died 5 months later, at age 49. Watson has kept Bruce's memory alive by raising millions for ALS and doing the ice bucket challenge last year.
The 18th hole at the First Annual Hope-JG Golf Scramble will be dedicated to Bruce Edwards. Each of the 18 holes that day will be dedicated to a family with ALS. Join us in August 18th at beautiful Va Halla golf course in Cumberland. To register to play or to sponsor the event, go to: hope-jg.org.
If you can't make it or if you don't golf, please feel free to donate online at: http://www.hope-jg.org/#!donate/c1ghi or by sending a check to: PO Box 1805, Windham, ME 04062. Donations of $25 or more made between now and 8/18 will get a Hope-JG tee shirt (please specify size and gray, red or black color preference). We have several individuals who have generously sponsored the event as well. Sponsorship info at hope-jg.org.
Finally, if you're looking for a place to donate your ice bucket money this year, please consider donating to our foundation. You will help us get closer to building a world class ALS/MS Residence and promoting innovative technologies which enhance the lives of the disabled around the world.
