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What can the Alliance Support Grant do for you?
What can the Alliance Support Grant do for you? In 2007, an innovative partnership was established between ABrELA and the ALS Hope Foundation to exchange skills and knowledge in allied health and to identify future capacity building and support opportunities. Funding was provided through the Sepulveda Grant to meet the costs of the project. Francisco Rotta, ABrELA and Sara Feldman, ALS Hope Foundation Explain. FranciscoDuring the 14th Annual Meeting of the International Alliance of ALS/MND Associations, I was first introduced to the Partnership Program and to find a true partnership spirit in Jeff Deitch and the ALS Hope Foundation, we were fortunate to receive financial support through the Alliance Support Grant and this enabled us to invite a colleague from ALS Hope Foundation to Brazil to share information. SaraDuring my week in Brazil, I travelled throughout Sao Paulo with several different physical therapists and had the opportunity to see a number of medical facilities around the city. The therapists and physicians I met were enthusiastic and passionate, and the care they provided was excellent. Being able to spend the full week in Brazil gave me the chance to meet with a variety of health professionals, but the real benefit came from having enough time to really interact on a more meaningful level and have a higher quality exchange of ideas. Since this visit, we remain in contact with the intention of making this just the beginning of building an international network. Applications for support through the International Alliance Support Grant can be made at any time. Material is available to support your application process. Get your application started NOW! Apply for the Alliance Support Grant by contacting the Alliance Co-ordinator alliance@alsmndalliance.org and asking for information about the application process.