1. Be also part of the challenge... Encourage our teams

2. The Ride for ALS is a unique, three-day, 300km cycling event taking place September 13 to 15, 2013. For this 6th edition, cyclists will hit the road for a fun-filled three-day, 300KM throughout the Mauricie. The goal of this annual ride is to raise funds to help improve the lives of people living with ALS and to support their family members. The ride also raises funds for research and generates awareness about ALS.

3. A growing success! Year after year, the event keeps growing. 6 cyclists $30,000* 91 cyclists 2000 donations $216,565* 17% ratio of the fundraising cost 42 cyclists 1000 donations $100,000* 2008 2009 12 cyclists 160 donations $30,000* 2012 108 cyclists 2368 donations $283,000* 11% ratio of the fundraising cost 2011 2010 2013 125 cyclists $350,000* *Gross amount Since the last 5 years, the event raised more than $659,000!

4. A more and more popular event! This year, more than 125 cyclists are expected to hit the road. Together, they will work hard to realise the following objectives: Contribute to promoting the cause and increase population awareness about the issues affecting people living with ALS and their family members. Collect as many donations and sponsorships as possible to continue offering services to people in need and to contribute to research. The goal to reach is a minimum of $10,000 per team (approximately $1,500 per cyclist).

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6. Raising Donations It is possible to contribute to the cause by making a donation by cheque, cash or by credit card. Donations online by credit card Donations can be made on line by credit card on the Quebec Society of SLA website: insert your personnal link here. Donations by cheque or in cash Donations by cheque must be made payable to the ALS Society of Quebec. Cash and cheque donations can be sent to: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Society of Quebec 5415, rue Paré, Suite 200 Montreal (Quebec) H4P 1P7 Ref: Ride for ALS 2013 / cyclist name Donations by cheque or cash must be received by September 9th, 2013. No cash will be collected at the site of the event. A tax receipt will be emitted for donations of $20 and over or upon request.

7. Sponsors As a corporation or individual, you can sponsor by bringing a financial or material support to the event. The material needs could be: Food Bicycle accessories Bicycle clothing Riders gifts Various services (printing, signage, media visibility, etc.) A visibility plan related to the amount of the sponsorship can be evaluated with members of the ALS Society.

8. More people die each year from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis than from muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, cystic fibrosis combined! What is Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)? A fatal neuromuscular disease No known cause or cure Progresses extremely rapidly. In most cases, life expectancy is from 3 to 5 years after diagnosis Destroys the motor neurons Progressive paralysis of all the voluntary muscles Victims gradually lose the ability to walk, to use their hands, to speak, to eat, and finally, to breathe Intellectual faculties intact until the end Strikes at any age, but most victims between 50 and 75 Strikes a slightly greater number of men than women Profoundly affects the lives of the victim’s entire family Causes tremendous psychological distress Entails continually increasing costs in time, energy, and equipment Most common cause of death from a neurological disorder To get more information… www.sla-quebec.ca slaquebec What is the ALS Society of Quebec? The Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Society of Quebec is a not-for- profit community organization dedicated to improving the lives of people living with ALS and supporting their family members.

9. For further information on the event or on sponsorship opportunities, please contact: Melodie Prince mprince@sla-quebec.ca 514-725-2653 ext. 108 1-877-725-2653 ext. 108 www.sla-quebec.ca