BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID;X-RICAL-TZSOURCE=TZINFO:-//com.denhaven2/NONSGML ri_cal gem//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:The ALS Association &ndash\; DC/MD/VA Chapter is teaming up w ith Groupon Grassroots\, the philanthropic arm of Groupon\, to raise mon ey to purchase iPads for people living with ALS.\n \;\nIf this Grass roots campaign raises $250\, matched by Mr. and Mrs. Ken and Alma Wiegan d to become $500\, then the ALS Association &ndash\; DC/MD/VA Chapter ca n purchase one iPad for a patient who is unable to communicate. The iPad allows PALS to type and save words\, sentences\, and phrases\, and then plays them with loud\, clear sound quality. Once the patient is no long er able to use the iPad\, it will become part of the organization's loan closet\, where it can be used to help multiple patients. Each additiona l $500 raised will be used to purchase another iPad to help patients who are unable to communicate.\n \;\nHere&rsquo\;s how you can help:\n1 . Subscribe to Groupon (http://www.groupon.com/subscriptions/new) in Was hington\, DC before the campaign launch.\n2. Visit the Groupon site on J une 25- July 1 when the campaign launches  \;http://www.groupon.com/ deals/grs-als-association-dc-md\n3. Be the first to give by supporting t he ALS Association &ndash\; DC/MD/VA Chapter and spread the word to frie nds and family\, encouraging them to do the same.\n \;\nAs part of t he national ALS Association\, the DC/MD/VA Chapter provides help and hop e to individuals living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and the ir families\, with a mission to help treat and cure ALS through research and advocacy. The chapter's staff works to help individuals and familie s establish communication systems\, collaborate with health-care provide rs\, and access resources for medical care and support. For more informa tion visit our website www.ALSinfo.org or reach us at 31-978-9855. URL:http://annapolis.patch.com/events/als-association-groupon-grassroots- campaign-66687678 SUMMARY:ALS Association Groupon Grassroots Campaign LOCATION:7507 Standish Pl\, Rockville\, MD 20855: 7507 Standish Pl\, Rock ville\, MD END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR