The Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Association (ALSA) is the ONLY national organization solely devoted to encouraging and funding research to discover the cause of and a cure for ALS. A nonprofit organization with a network of chapters and support "groups" throughout the United States, ALSA also provides patient support, public awareness, legislative advocacy and education for health care professionals and the general public.

ALS ASSOCIATION-WISCONSIN CHAPTER

The ALS Association-Wisconsin Chapter evolved from a local support group and became an official ALSA chapter in 1987. The Wisconsin Chapter is managed by an energetic Board of Directors and employs a staff including an Executive Director, Patient Services Coordinator, Office Manager and Support Group Facilitators. In addition, dedicated volunteers provide invaluable support.

The Chapter has four primary goals:

1. Provide education, guidance, services and support to ALS patients, their families and their caregivers.

2. Promote public awareness of ALS.

3. Raise funds for ALS research.

4. Support the ALSA Certified Center, an ALS-certified multi-disciplinary clinic established at Froedtert Hospital/Medical College of Wisconsin, to provide the highest level of care to the patients served by the Chapter.



CONTACT INFORMATION

ALS ASSOCIATION-WISCONSIN CHAPTER
2505 North 124th Street, Suite 105
Brookfield, Wisconsin 53005
Tel. (262) 784-5257 or (262) 784-KALS
Fax (262) 784-5260

Executive Director - Melanie Roach Bekos
Email melanie@alsawi.org

Patient Services Director - Lori Banker-Horner
Email lori@alsawi.org

Patient Services Coordinator - Robin Stanczyk
Email robin@alsawi.org

Patient Services Line (414)817-1541

Office Manager - Jenny Evan
Email info@alsawi.org

Volunteer Coordinator - Holly Blake
Email holly@alsawi.org

OFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS

President: Mary Brennan Druml
Vice President: Denis Regan
Treasurer: John Schleicher
Secretary: Kathryn A. Keppel

Other Board members:  Colleen Anderson, Michael Bell,  Holly Blake, Mary Pat Duffey, Joanne Blaesing, Jim Horner, Jan Kaufman,  James Ketterhagen,  Mary Beth Schlecht and Marcia Trinastic.

Board members may be contacted through the Chapter office or the email address stated above.