Click here to view an informative and inspirational video about ALS!*
The Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Society of Quebec is a not-for-profit community organization dedicated to improving the lives of people living with ALS and supporting their family members.
The Society, founded in 1983 by the Berkovitch family, whose son had the disease, was constituted letters patent in accordance with the provisions of Part III of the Québec Companies Act.
It belongs to the partnership bringing together provincial and local societies in each province and the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Society of Canada. The Board of Directors ensures that the Society functions smoothly and achieves its objectives.
The Society's mission is to:
- Provide reception, support, and referral services to people living with ALS and their loved ones.
- Raise funds to ensure the maintenance and development of services and to promote research, which is a source of hope.
- Create awareness of the disease among the general public as well as government officials and medical and paramedical practitioners.
The Society's existence depends primarily on donations from the public and income from various fund-raising events.
*Video credits: An informative and inspirational video produced passionately by Jean-François Guilbault in memory of his wife who lost the battle to ALS. The song "You to Me" was written by the band Westlake, inspired by people touched by the disease. The ALS Society of QC would like to thank Jean-François, RDS (Réseau des Sports) for donating the use of their production facilities, all members of the band Westlake and all those who took part in the video or submitted photos and images.
