What We Do
What We Do
The Joe Martin ALS Foundation believes that with the help of family and a caring community people with ALS can live with purpose, with joy, and with hope. This philosophy drives us to empower families with the knowledge and tools to navigate this progressive disease.
The Joe Martin ALS Foundation provides the following services at no cost to families fighting ALS:
- Respite care
- Home Assessments
- Range of motion therapy
- Mobility safety
- Caregiver training and workshops
- Wheelchair accessible transportation
- Assistive technology support
- Performing Activities of Daily Living (ADL’s) such as dressing, grooming, and transferring from bed to wheelchair to help PALS begin a productive day.
- Joe's Camp
Where We Help
The map below shows general locations for where we are currently helping families living with ALS in their homes. If you are interested in helping one of these families, please let us know. Our volunteers help families with meals, running errands, yard projects, home projects, and visiting with them.
Contact: Neil Cottrell 704-332-1929 ext. 801
Email: [email protected]
Home Life for PALS
Home Life for PALS is a resource provided on the Joe Martin ALS Foundation YouTube channel to provide answers to home care questions. This video series demonstrates how to provide range of motion and how to provide care for those with Lou Gehrig's disease and who have physical disabilities.
Our Mission
The Joe Martin ALS Foundation's mission is to empower families as they face the challenge of living actively with ALS by providing home care and other services at no cost.
We Believe
We believe a strong support net can help people living with ALS (PALS) and their families obtain the best caregiving techniques, equipment, and bolster their will to fight this disease.