Montreal – Mrs. Lise Deschesnes, president of The ALS Society of Quebec, is pleased to announce that the Society received an early Christmas gift from The André Delambre Foundation consisting of a $100,000 donation.

“This generous donation, designated to client services, will allow us to meet the increasing needs of our patients and enhance the services that we offer.” explains Mrs. Deschesnes.

Two years ago, Mr. André Delambre, Executive Vice-President of Finance and Administration of an entertainment  management company, was diagnosed with ALS.  His passion and commitment to fulfill his foundation’s mission of supporting people who are afflicted with ALS, is evident with its contribution to The Society.

Mr. Delambre says “I am pleased to work directly with The ALS Society of Quebec whose client services program manages the patient’s requests for assistance through the difficult stages of this illness. Our donation will allow The Society to respond positively to their needs and will ensure it continues to service people afflicted with ALS across Quebec.”  

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS): ALS, better known today as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is an incurable and fatal illness that attacks nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, which control major muscle groups.  The illness gradually paralyses the afflicted person, without affecting in any way their intellectual capacity. Currently, there are approximately 600 people afflicted with ALS in Quebec.  Once diagnosed, the average life expectancy is from 3 to 5 years. 

The ALS Society of Quebec is dedicated to improving the quality of life of afflicted people, supporting their family members, their caregivers and furthering the research of the illness.  It is the only organization of it’s kind in Quebec

Source : ALS Society of Quebec
Information Claudine Cook, Executive Director
Telephone : (514) 725-2653
ccook@sla-quebec.ca