I n this time of countless technological advancements, there are no limits. Unfortunately, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), a neurological disease that weakens muscles and drastically reduces physical function, typically limits patients’ access to activities they love.
ALS Association Rocky Mountain Chapter WALNUT CREEK BUSINESS PARK 10855 Dover Street Suite 500 Westminster, CO 80021 303.832.2322 alsaco.org
rebuilt a restroom to be fully ADA compliant,” Rush-Negri said. These features make the location fully acces- sible to patients in various stages of ALS. With St. John Properties listening to the needs of the Rocky Mountain Chapter, patients and loved ones can comfort- ably visit the ALS Association, benefit- ting from the many resources the organization provides. “The ALS Association provides advocacy and vital information exchange as it aggressively pursues research toward a cure. The Rocky Mountain Chapter serves as many as 650 people with ALS in any given year.” - Pam Rush-Negri, CEO
services to the entire states of Colorado and Wyoming,” Rush-Negri said, “we needed a location centrally located for easy access from both states and near major highways, as well as in a conve- nient location for staff and patients.” St. John Properties provides an office space that meets these requirements. The current chapter location includes a conference room for physical and virtual meetings, the Equipment Learning Lab for instructing patients and caregivers about using medical equipment and personal offices for counseling with patients and families and for fundraising work. “Our office staff consists of nine full- time employees — care services profes- sionals, event managers, fundraisers, administrative staff and interns throughout the year,” Rush-Negri said. St. John Properties made special accommodations for the Rocky Mountain Chapter. “They helped design the perfect sized warehouse space and
Enter the ALS Association Rocky Mountain Chapter. Established in 1996, the organization is dedicated to fighting ALS, supporting research and searching for a cure, serving and advocating for people affected by ALS and empow- ering these people to live as fully as possible. The Rocky Mountain Chapter improves quality of life for patients and loved ones, offering support services as the disease progresses. The office’s rapid growth is a testament to its work. “The chapter has acquired Wyoming and Utah as part of their service territory,” Pam Rush-Negri, CEO of the Rocky Mountain Chapter, said. “The ALS Association provides advo- cacy and vital information exchange as it aggressively pursues research toward a cure. The Rocky Mountain Chapter serves as many as 650 people with ALS in any given year.” While the chapter serves Coloradoans, its staff needs a place to store medical equipment and meet with visitors. “Because our Colorado location provides
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