The Down East ALS Support Group serves persons with ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease), their families, and caregivers. We are one of twelve ALS Support Groups in North Carolina belonging to The ALS Association - Jim "Catfish" Hunter Chapter. Our members come from Goldsboro, Rocky Mount, Gates County, Morehead City, Greenville, and all points in between.
We meet on the third Sunday of odd-numbered months. Programs consist of guest speakers, information sharing, and exchange of ideas. We co-sponsor the annual Down East Walk to Defeat ALSin the fall. We also provide a lending closet (e.g. lift chair, wheelchairs, walkers, etc.), courtesy ofStalls Medical Supplies. Membership is free and open to all.
Our next meeting will be at the Outpatient Regional Rehabilitation Center, Pitt County Memorial Hospital, 2310 Stantonsburg Road, Greenville, November 16, at 2 p.m. Call Linda or Lewis Forrest at 252-746-4221 for more information.
For additional information, you may contact: Linda or Lewis Forrest 4377 Lewis Lane Rd. Ayden NC 28513 252-746-4221 or 252-746-2778 Linda's e-mail: Linda.Forrest@DSM.COM Lewis's e-mail: lewforrest@coastalnet.com
