3 Things to do in 2013 in the Fight Against ALS!
1) Expert Advice on Estate Planning
Rick Salus Esq. is the founding Chair of the Orange County Chapter’s signature annual Drive Out ALS golf tournament. For five years he steered the event to success, raising thousands of dollars for support to patients and families in Orange County, Norco and Corona.
Almost eight years ago, Rick's friend and neighbor Doug Ousterman, was diagnosed with Lou Gehrig’s disease. In the wake of this diagnosis, Rick wanted to do something to show his support for Doug. Not one for small gestures, he created the golf tournament, which has brought in more than $500,000 since it started in 2003!
Sadly, Doug lost his battle with ALS in 2005. In his honor, Rick continued with the tournament through 2008. Given his many personal and professional commitments, Rick passed the torch for the 2009 tournament into other hands. That said he still has a strong desire to support the Chapter. As an attorney whose practice focuses on wealth management and estate planning, Rick feels one of the best ways he can continue to support the Chapter is to offer estate planning information to our constituents to help them both take care of their families and consider including the Orange County Chapter as a beneficiary as well.
Rick has generously offered to hold a free, informational seminar for anyone interested in learning more about estate planning. If, at the end of the seminar, you are interested in consulting an attorney, Rick has also offered to refer you to a qualified colleague.
Currently, no dates have been scheduled for this seminar. We will schedule a session based on interest. To learn more about the event or to express an interest in attending, call the office at 714.285.1088.
2) Use GoodSearch & GoodShop
Raise money for the Orange County Chapter every time you search the internet. GoodSearch will pay 1 cent for every search. This adds up over time. Every penny counts! The more people who use GoodSearch the bigger the benefit to the Chapter. Visit http://www.goodsearch.com/ everytime you do a search. For extra convenience you can make GoodSearch your Home Page.
From GoodSearch you can access GoodShop. Shop your favorite stores online and GoodShop will donate up to 37% to the Orange County Chapter.
3) Consider Having a Third Party Event
What is a Third Party Event?
Third party events are activities that, for the most part, are devised, planned and managed by a Chapter supporter, like you. These events are designed to raise funds for the work that the Chapter does to support PALS and their families and to contribute to national research efforts.
The event can be an individual activity, such as a solo endurance event or it can be an activity that many people participate in, such as a golf tournament or a cocktail party.
In short, the event should be created around an activity that you and your potential supporters enjoy doing.
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